Anselme Adorne, Sire de Corthuy, Pèlerin De Terre-Sainte

A vivid portrait unfolds of a 15th‑century noble whose life bridges the waning Middle Ages and the dawn of the modern world. Born into a family rooted in Italy, Flanders and Scotland, he moves through the courts of Europe at a time when kings, popes and warriors shape destiny. The narrative follows his early fame in chivalric tournaments, where he earns renown for daring feats and a sharp sword.

Later, driven by faith and curiosity, he becomes a pilgrim‑diplomat, journeying across Italy, the Mediterranean islands, and the Holy Land. His travels take him to bustling cities such as Milan and Rome, to the courts of sultans in Tunis and Cairo, and through the rugged landscapes of Greece and the Rhine. Along the way he encounters the era’s most striking figures—popes, emirs, and soldiers—offering a richly textured glimpse of a world on the cusp of transformation, seen through the eyes of a determined and compassionate adventurer.