A love foretold between sworn enemies will determine the fate of Christendom. Bradamante, the niece of Charlemagne, and Ruggiero, a Saracen knight descended from Hector of Troy, are renowned warriors who meet and fall in love on a battlefield before being separated. Bradamante is later sent on a mission to rescue Ruggiero who is being held captive by the wizard Atallah. She learns of dueling magical forces trying to influence which of two prophecies regarding Ruggiero will come to pass. He is either destined to convert to Christianity, marry her, and sire a line of heroes before dying tragically or he will remain a Saracen and bring about the destruction of the Frankish Empire devastating Christendom. Atallah is aware of these divergent prophecies and is determined to protect Ruggiero from harm; he views Bradamante’s love as a threat to Ruggiero’s life. The tale of impossible love between Bradamante and Ruggiero is set against the backdrop of a holy war between Islamic and Christian armies shown in bloody sieges in Marseille and Paris. Other legendary heroes such as Orlando and Renaud de Montauban are featured in this retelling of a classic tale of chivalry, betrayal, revenge and magic. The story is adapted from the classic, but largely forgotten, epic poems "Orlando Innamorato" and "Orlando Furioso" from the Italian Renaissance. This story should appeal to fans of epic fantasy, Arthurian legend, medievalists, Francophiles and Italianophiles. "McCabe paints a vivid portrait of Medieval France whose vestiges can still be found in the streets of modern Paris." - Cara Black, author of the acclaimed Aimée Leduc mystery series and "Murder in Passy." "A grand and engaging re-telling of the original 'star crossed lovers' epic with everything Orlando -- chivalry, romance, fights to the death, hippogriffs, madness, and beauty! As engaging a story as I have read this year, I couldn't put it down and I urge you to pick it up today." – John Granger, author of "Unlocking Harry Potter" "In many ways 'Quest of the Warrior Maid' is a distant mirror of our present day passions: both political and personal." – Rob Loughran, author of "Tantric Zoo" "I read the story in one sitting and was devastated to find out what I had in my hands was only volume one! I look forward to volume two." - Ibrahim Al-Marashi, professor of history at IE University in Spain.