Saint Fernando III: A Kingdom for Christ is a biography work that venerates one of histories greatest crusader kings. Fernando III of Castile and Leon has been canonized and recognize in the Catholic Church as a saint. So in this book we get to read about the life and deeds of Fernando III from a Catholic’s perspective.

It is important to note that this book is presented firstly as a religious novel, and not specifically as a scholarly work. It includes the different reconquista myths and legends (or miracles as seen by many) that may not necessarily be fully historically accurate. Thus said, I feel scholarly readers or students will definitely get something out of reading this book. The author did an excellent job portraying the different battles and military campaigns. He even included custom hand drawn illustrations.

James Fitzhenry is a brilliant writer, this book has lots of beautifully written passages. Not only can this book be seen a very good uplifting spiritual novel, but also as a wonderful piece of literature as well. Were it may even rival the famous Arthurian Legends.