Amazon Editorial Review:

A Master Storyteller Creates an Enduring Legend of His Own

Over the centuries, the once stern rulers of Al-Rassan have been seduced by sensuous pleasures. Now King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, adding city after city to his realm, aided by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan--poet, diplomat, soldier--until a summer day of savage brutality changes their relationship forever. Meanwhile, in the north, the Jaddite's most celebrated--and feared--military leader, Rodrigo Belmonte, and Ammar meet. Sharing the interwoven fate of both men is Jehane, the beautiful, accomplished court physician, whose own skills play an increasing role as Al-Rassan is swept to the brink of holy war, and beyond....

In a magnificent setting, hauntingly evocative of medieval Spain, The Lions of Al-Rassan is both a brilliant adventure and a deeply moving story of love, divided loyalties, and what happens to men and women when hardening beliefs begin to remake--or destroy--a world.

This book has travelled from coastal South Carolina, to the mountains of Georgia and/or Atlanta, on our annual spring pilgrimage to JordanCon. May it find water and shade.

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This book traveled northward to the prairies of Indiana after the reader's pilgrimage to JordanCon. It did find water and shade...and other readers.

This is a combination of historical fiction, political intrigue, and "heaving bosom" romance. It is a great read with surprising elements in the plot.

Great book! I never would have come acrossed it if not for BookCrossing. It is a story that will stay with me for awhile. I am also going to find other books this author has written.

Hope it finds a happy heart and gentle hands.

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I was walking and a nice girl gave me this book. It found me...