"The Saracen: Land of the Infidel" by Robert Shea is a historical adventure that plunges into the turbulent 13th century, where Christian and Muslim worlds clash. It centers on Daoud ibn Abdallah, a brave young warrior tasked with a secret mission in Christian Italy, accompanied by the resourceful Sophia, a courtesan skilled in navigating treacherous landscapes. As Daoud arrives in Lucera, a predominantly Muslim city within Christian territory, he confronts immediate suspicion and the weight of his dual identity. The story intensifies with danger, compelling characters, and a high-stakes quest that could change the course of civilizations amidst religious and political conflict.
The Saracen: Land of the Infidel
By Robert Shea
In a world torn by religious strife, a warrior and a courtesan embark on a perilous journey that could determine the destiny of empires.
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About the AuthorRobert Joseph Shea was an American novelist and former journalist best known as co-author with Robert Anton Wilson of the science fantasy trilogy Illuminatus! It became a cult success and was later turned into a marathon-length stage show put on at the British National Theatre and elsewhere. In 1986 it won the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award. Shea went on to write several action novels based in exotic historical settings.
Robert Joseph Shea was an American novelist and former journalist best known as co-author with Robert Anton Wilson of the science fantasy trilogy Illuminatus! It became a cult success and was later turned into a marathon-length stage show put on at the British National Theatre and elsewhere. In 1986 it won the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award. Shea went on to write several action novels based in exotic historical settings.
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