| Author |
Shea, Robert, 1933-1994 |
| Title |
The Saracen: Land of the Infidel
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Saracen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Saracen: Land of the Infidel" by Robert Shea is a historical novel written in the late 20th century. The story unfolds in the 13th century, a time characterized by the tension between Christian and Muslim territories, as it follows Daoud ibn Abdallah, a young warrior and Mameluke, who is sent on a covert mission to Christian Italy. Alongside him is Sophia, an adaptable courtesan, navigating the complexities of a divided world influenced by religious strife and political intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces Daoud, who has traveled a long and arduous journey to reach Lucera, a city predominantly inhabited by Muslims within a Christian realm. His sense of isolation and dread is palpable as he prepares for a clandestine meeting with King Manfred's chancellor. The narrative heightens when Daoud faces immediate suspicion upon arrival, showcasing the challenges of his dual identity as both a warrior for Islam and a face among Christians. As tensions rise, the reader is drawn into a world rife with danger, stirring characters, and a quest that may determine the fate of civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28515 |
| Release Date |
Apr 6, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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