A blacksmith navigates epic, gritty holy wars and political intrigue, leading to a bittersweet and suspenseful destiny.
A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
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Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and brutal violence.
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After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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