""The Shadow of the Cross"" is a historical novel written by William Adams and first published in 1843. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of a young nobleman named Sir Reginald de Courtenay. Reginald is the heir to a powerful family, but he is also a devout Christian who struggles to reconcile his faith with his duties as a knight.As Reginald grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the violence and corruption...