<p><strong>Venice/Africa 1446 </strong></p><p>Only revenge can make Barnabas whole again.</p><p>Dependent on opium and driven by anger over his former mentor&rsquo;s appalling treachery, Barnabas leaves his beloved Alys in Venice and sets out for Africa on a quest to find the lost Kingdom of Prester John and ultimately, the man who deceived him. When the expedition takes a deadly twist and loyalties are questioned, he realizes that Alys is the only one who can help him.</p><p>Angry and devastated over Barnabas&rsquo;s recent betrayal, Alys finds comfort in her painting but as the few securities of her confined life crumble around her she faces a desperate choice. Saving Barnabas becomes the greatest test of her life.</p><p>The Quest of Hope is a vividly portrayed historical romantic adventure that will keep you turning the pages to the very end. If you like tensely plotted historical novels filled with intrigue then you&rsquo;ll love the Renaissance Sojourner Series.</p><p>Praise for the series: &ldquo;<em>story-telling at its best&rdquo; &ldquo;Fast-paced and moving&rdquo;</em></p>