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Set during the truce between King Richard and Saladin, the story follows Sir Kenneth, a Scottish knight, who seeks a monk and encounters Emir, a cavalryman from Saladin's forces. Initially adversaries, they discover their equal prowess in battle and form an unexpected friendship. Together, they embark on a quest filled with challenges, revealing themes of chivalry, virtue, and the rare moments of peace during the Crusades. Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman intricately weaves a tale of camaraderie across cultural divides, enhanced by modern readability in this edition.
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- Title
- The Talisman
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Walter Scott
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 310
- ISBN13
- 9781513205137
- Series
- Tales of the Crusaders
- First published
- 1825
- Original title
- The Talisman
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Set during the truce between King Richard and Saladin, the story follows Sir Kenneth, a Scottish knight, who seeks a monk and encounters Emir, a cavalryman from Saladin's forces. Initially adversaries, they discover their equal prowess in battle and form an unexpected friendship. Together, they embark on a quest filled with challenges, revealing themes of chivalry, virtue, and the rare moments of peace during the Crusades. Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman intricately weaves a tale of camaraderie across cultural divides, enhanced by modern readability in this edition.