Talismani by Walter Scott
"Talismani" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1825. Set during the Third Crusade, it follows Sir Kenneth, a Scottish knight who encounters a mysterious Saracen Emir on the road to a hermit's cave. As Richard the Lionheart lies ill and Christian leaders quarrel over power, Kenneth becomes entangled in court intrigue, forbidden love, and a stolen banner that threatens his honor. With disguised identities, assassination attempts, and secret loyalties,
this tale explores the complex relationship between Richard and the formidable Sultan Saladin during an uneasy truce. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Talismani |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Talisman_(Scott_novel) |
| Credits | Produced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 32.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Crusades -- Third, 1189-1192 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29974 |
| Release Date | Sep 13, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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