The Sword and the Cross is a historical novel written by John Osmond Dakeyne and published in 1853. The novel is set in medieval Europe and follows the story of a young knight named Sir Guy de Lusignan. Sir Guy is a devout Christian who is torn between his loyalty to his king and his faith. As the story unfolds, Sir Guy finds himself embroiled in a power struggle between the Church and the State. He is tasked with protecting a group of monks who are...