The Saracen: The Holy War by Robert Shea

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Author Shea, Robert, 1933-1994
Title The Saracen: The Holy War
Note Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Saracen: The Holy War" by Robert Shea is a historical novel written in the late 20th century. The story revolves around Daoud ibn Abdallah, a former English crusader raised among Muslims, as he navigates complex political landscapes and loyalties during the 13th century amidst threats from both Tartar and Christian forces. The narrative explores themes of identity, faith, and the ruthless intrigue of war in a richly drawn historical setting. At the start of the novel, Daoud lies wounded after a failed mission to assassinate Tartar ambassadors in a palace attack. Through a series of flashbacks, readers learn about his past, his conversion to Islam, and the dire political circumstances he faces as he attempts to thwart a potential alliance between the Tartar Khan and the Christians. He is accompanied by Sophia, a Byzantine woman whose complex feelings for Daoud and a young nobleman, Simon de Gobignon, add emotional depth to the story. As Daoud grapples with his sense of failure and the urgent need to protect his people, the tension mounts, suggesting that the struggle between faiths and loyalties will be pivotal to the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
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