Their existence is a direct threat to the Catholic Church, which seeks to eliminate them to preserve its dogma. Key Features & Characters

(The Children of the Grail) is the first novel in an acclaimed historical pentalogy by German author and actor Peter Berling . Set in the mid-13th century, it blends rigorous historical detail with esoteric adventure and political intrigue. Core Premise

The narrative features actual historical figures like Emperor Frederick II and King Louis IX of France , alongside powerful secret societies like the Knights Templar and the Sect of the Assassins .