Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this gripping novel follows the journey of three East German activists as they set out on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth about a mysterious conspiracy involving the government, the church and the military. Written with verve and intelligence by Stefan Heym, one of Germany's greatest writers, The Crusaders is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of truth, justice and the human spirit.

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