The Sword and the Dagger

When empires clash, a Princess, a Knight, and an Assassin embark on the quest of a lifetime

A rousing tale of adventure and romance about three young people who must grapple with fundamental issues of loyalty, friendship, faith, honor, and courage against the backdrop of conflicts that still resonate today.

Princess Elaine of Tripoli: Forced into an arranged marriage, she wants nothing more than to control her own destiny.

Prince Conrad of Antioch: A knight obsessed with honor, he is determined to live up to the legacy of his dead brother, Charles.

Rashid: Trained from childhood by the sect of assassins known as the Nizaris, he has been given a sacred mission―to kill the princess Elaine.

During the time of the Crusades, this unlikely trio embarks on a quest to the court of the most fearsome warrior the world has ever known, Genghis Khan.

The Sword and the Dagger is an epic YA historical adventure by debut novelist Robert Cochran, the Emmy Award-winning executive producer and co-creator of the hit TV series 24.

Content Warning: graphic depictions of war, violence, mistreatment / assault of women and prisoners. While the lead characters are teenagers by today's standards they were considered adults at the time (Novel takes places in the year 1220) and the content reflects that. Recommended for older teens or adults.