William Tell may be a legend, but the real men and women who inspired his story lived extraordinary lives. At the end of the 13th century, hundreds of orphans and second sons from Alpine villages are sold to the Hospitaller Knights of St. John and trained to fight in foreign lands for causes they barely understand. Among them is Thomas Schwyzer, who returns home years later, a former war galley captain turned humble ferryman. Meanwhile, Seraina, a young healer and the last druid priestess of the Helvetii Celts, must use her gifts to protect her people as Duke Leopold of Habsburg tightens his grip on their homeland. ALTDORF begins the epic Forest Knights series, weaving history, legend, and rebellion into an unforgettable tale. FREE - SHOP NOW /