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Der Gast des Kalifen Paperback – Import, December 31, 2003

German Edition by Stephen R. Lawhead (Author)
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Second volume of the magnificent saga set at the time of the Crusades in 1099. Admidst visions of the ancient past, a 19th century Scottish lawyer glimpses the harrowing pilgrimage of an ancestor Murdo Ranulfsson has survived the harrowing experience of being part of the Great Crusade in Jerusalem, and has returned to Scotland to found a powerful and devout clan. Life is also good for Murdos son, Duncan, until his young wife dies in childbirth. Driven by grief and the death-bed stories of his uncle, Torf-Einar, Duncan decides to follow in his fathers footsteps and journey to Jerusalem to be a part of the Holy Crusade. But before Duncan leaves, a reluctant Murdo reveals to him and his brother that their home conceals the Holy Relic of the Iron Lance. Stunned by this revelation, Duncan travels to France with his friend, the monk Padraig, all the while pondering on the mystery of his uncles dying the Holy Cross of the Crucifixion, or Black Rood, has been discovered in Jerusalem, and is being carried into battle by the Christian knights Templar. But before he can reach his destination Duncan is captured by barbarian soldiers, and taken to Cairo to await his fate at the hands of the Caliph Steeped in heroism, treachery and the clamour of battle, The Black Rood continues the epic saga of a Scottish family fighting for its existence and its faith during the age of the Great Crusades.
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  1. Print length
    603 pages
  2. Language
    German
  3. Publisher
    Luebbe Verlagsgruppe
  4. Publication date
    December 31, 2003
  5. ISBN-10
    3404150570
  6. ISBN-13
    978-3404150571
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Luebbe Verlagsgruppe (December 31, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ German
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 603 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3404150570
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3404150571
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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Stephen R. Lawhead

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Stephen R. Lawhead is a multi-award winning author of mythic history and imaginative bestsellers. In over thirty years of professional writing he has established an international reputation and is known for such works as the KING RAVEN trilogy, a re-telling of the Robin Hood legend; and the PENDRAGON CYCLE, an historic retelling of the King Arthur legend.

Other notable books include the historical works Byzantium, Patrick, Avalon; fantasy series THE SONG OF ALBION and the DRAGON KING Trilogy; as well as works of science-fiction Dream Thief and EMPYRION, and the five-book series BRIGHT EMPIRES. Lawhead makes his home in Oxford, England, with his wife.

You can find out more by visiting www.stephenlawhead.com

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JoGo
2.0 out of 5 stars Im Verlauf einschläfernd
Reviewed in Germany on June 15, 2010
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Verwöhnt durch den Vorgänger ging ich mit hohen Erwartungen an dieses Buch und wurde im Verlauf immer mehr enttäuscht. Es fehlt gänzlich ein Spannungsbogen, es plätschert so dahin und gelegentlich spannende Sequenzen werden nicht ausgebaut oder gleich im Keim erstickt. Schade eigentlich denn dieses Buch wirkt relativ gut recheriert aber das nutzt nichts wenn es langweilt.
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