Fallon, Joan
The Shining City
- ISBN 13:
- 9780957689169
- author:
- Fallon, Joan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Joan Fallon
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 468
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 2.4 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Shining City is set in Madinat al Zahra, a city now in ruins, during the Golden Age of Spain under Moorish rule. In 947 AD, Caliph al Rahman III's lands are at peace and his capital, Córdoba, is renowned for its beauty and learning.
Against this backdrop, Qasim, an artisan, has moved to Madinat al Zahra with his family in search of a better life. However, he harbours a secret from his past, which threatens to destroy everything he has worked for. Meanwhile, his youngest son Omar becomes infatuated with a slave girl in the Caliph's harem, leading to consequences that put his family in grave danger.
This historical fiction novel explores themes of love, betrayal and murder set against the rich cultural heritage of medieval Spain.
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