The Spirit of Fire: A gripping tale of courage and love set amid the flames of the Albigensian Crusade—where loyalty and belief are tested by fire. (The Orphans of Tolosa Book 2)

Languedoc burns. The crusade against the Cathar heretics nears its brutal end, and the stronghold of Montségur prepares for siege. Fugitives Azemar and Azalaïs—bound by love, blood, and faith—race to reach the fortress before it falls.

They are not alone. The captivating trobairitz Jordane de la Moux d’Aniort and her devoted damozel Johana have escaped with them, complicating their journey with divided loyalties and dangerous desires. As the Inquisition closes in, a cryptic message draws Azemar to the Templar stronghold at Mas Deu, where he must face trials that test his body, spirit, and belief.

Will his quest save the people he loves—or destroy the very ideals he swore to defend?

The Spirit of Fire, book two in The Orphans of Tolosa Trilogy, is a vivid tale of devotion and betrayal, courage and conviction, and the enduring spark of faith against impossible odds.