Shadow of the Swords: An Epic Novel of the Crusades

Shadow of the Swords: An Epic Novel of the CrusadesAn epic saga of love and war, Shadow of the Swords tells the story of the Crusades from the Muslim perspective. Saladin, a Muslim sultan, finds himself pitted against King Richard the Lionheart as Islam and Christianity clash against each other, launching a conflict that still echoes today. In the midst of a brutal and unforgiving war, Saladin finds forbidden love in the arms of Miriam, a beautiful Jewish girl with a tragic past. But when King Richard

An epic saga of love and war, Shadow of the Swords tells the story of the Crusades--from the Muslim perspective.

Saladin, a Muslim sultan, finds himself pitted against King Richard the Lionheart as Islam and Christianity clash against each other, launching a conflict that still echoes today.
In the midst of a brutal and unforgiving war, Saladin finds forbidden love in the arms of Miriam, a beautiful Jewish girl with a tragic past. But when King Richard captures Miriam, the two most powerful men on Earth must face each other in a personal battle that will determine the future of the woman they both love--and of all civilization.
Richly imagined, deftly plotted, and highly entertaining, Shadow of the Swords is a remarkable story that will stay with readers long after the final page has been turned.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Published: 06/22/2010
ISBN: 9781416579953
Pages: 390
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.20d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/03/2010 pg. 29
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2010