Summary
In the Syrian city of Akka, Nathanael, a young Jewish doctor, and a Muslim girl called Zohra are about to fall in love, unaware that Jerusalem has just been taken by Saladin's army and that their city will soon be engulfed by war. Meanwhile in England, John Savage, a foundling boy, runs away from hi... Full description
Summary: |
In the Syrian city of Akka, Nathanael, a young Jewish doctor, and a Muslim girl called Zohra are about to fall in love, unaware that Jerusalem has just been taken by Saladin's army and that their city will soon be engulfed by war. Meanwhile in England, John Savage, a foundling boy, runs away from his cruel life in a priory with The Moor, a mysterious man driven by a dream of perfection. John and The Moor become members of a band of conmen travelling through the English countryside faking religious miracles for cash, until they are recruited in Richard the Lionheart's drive to regain the Latin Kingdom from the infidel. Akka awaits. It will be the site of the greatest--and cruellest--siege of its time. But even in the midst of war, lovers find ways to make transactions of beauty. |
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Physical Description: |
13 audio discs (approximately 16 1/2 hours) ; 4 3/4 in. |
Playing Time: |
10:00:00 |
ISBN: |
9798212221221 |
Author Notes: |
Jane Johnson is an English author of books for children and adults. She also writes under the pseudonyms Gabriel King and Jude Fisher. She earned a master's degree in Old Icelandic language and literature. She also worked as an editor from 1984 to 1992 at Geroge Allen and Unwin Publishers. Her title's include: The Secret Cowboy, Shadow World, Dragon's Fire and The Sultan's Wife. As Gabriel King she wrote the Tag the Cat series. (Bowker Author Biography) |