Jester Author:James Patterson & Andrew Gross Every thousand yes a great adventure comes along...Hugh DeLuc, a poor innkeeper, reurns home from the First Crusade weariedfrom battle and disillusioned by carnage. After journeying from the Holy Land backto his own small village, he finds his nightmare is just beginning. In his absence Hughs son has been killed and his beloved wife, Sophie, a... more »bducted by a ruthless duke in search of a priceless relic dating back to the Crucifixion. Taking on the role of a jester Hugh infiltrates the court where he believes Sophie is held captive. There he confromts men more evil than he ever imagined and embarks on an epic battle to estore his broken life.« less