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A team of young historians and archaeologists, led by Professor Edward Johnston, are excavating a medieval French site when their enigmatic benefactor, ITC, unveils its revolutionary quantum technology: the ability to transport matter through time. When Johnston mysteriously vanishes into 14th-century France, his students—Chris Hughes, Kate Erickson, and their guide, geneticist André Marek—are compelled to follow. Their mission: retrieve Johnston and unravel the complexities of this groundbreaking but dangerous technology. Thrust into a brutal, war-torn landscape rife with feudal lords, besieged castles, and the ever-present threat of the Hundred Years' War, their academic quest quickly devolves into a desperate struggle for survival. They must navigate medieval warfare, political intrigue, and personal betrayals, all while facing the terrifying realization that their return to the present is far from guaranteed. Crichton masterfully blends meticulous historical detail with cutting-edge scientific speculation, crafting a pulse-pounding adventure where every decision holds life-or-death consequences.