Last Crusader: A Novel about Don Juan of Austria

Set against the backdrop of 16th century Europe, this novel chronicles the life of Don Juan of Austria, a hero born to a peasant yet acknowledged by royalty. His journey unfolds amidst court intrigues, his campaigns against the Moriscos, and his pivotal role in the Battle of Lepanto, where he defends Christianity. De Wohl vividly portrays a world filled with complex characters, from the cruel Prince of Asturias to the spiritual Fray Juan de Calahorra, capturing the era's extremes of wickedness and piety, pride and conquest.