ā Catholic Review ā 5/5 A strongly Christian and Catholic-compatible historical adventure centered on courage, loyalty, honor, sacrifice, perseverance, and service. Set against the Third Crusade, Henty presents medieval Christian knighthood and the Holy Land as the backdrop for Cuthbert's moral and physical trials. The story is adventurous rather than theological, and its 19th-century portrayal of the Crusades should be read with historical perspective, but its emphasis on virtue, duty, courage, and Christian ideals makes it particularly appealing to Catholic listeners.