This is a stirring, atmospheric tale of the events surrounding the Arab invasion of Spain in the 8th Century - and the creation of Al-Andaluz, which we now know as the region of Andalucia. Basing his tale on fact, John Mullen has brought history alive in this exciting, fast-paced novel. The story begins in the desert of north Africa with the birth of a herd boy, Tariq. His mother is a remarkable, brave woman who has a conviction that one day Tariq will be a great man. Convinced by the words of a soothsayer, uttered before he was born, Tariq grows up conscious that he is to be a man of destiny. He trains hard as a warrior, excelling in swordsmanship, and proves himself at an early age. The book follows Tariq through his boyhood, early manhood and maturity as he rises to become a respected general. His devoted wife, true friends and his Muslim faith sustain him over the many years of hard combat. Kings, caliphs, counts and concubines enter the story of intrigue, battle, bravery and bloodlust. Alongside fidelity and love we also read of treachery and ambition and - above all - of a trust terribly betrayed.
This is the betrayal that leads to the horrific and bloody revenge exacted on a whole country.
- ISBN10 1846240077
- ISBN13 9781846240072
- Publish Date 19 June 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 3 February 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Book Guild Publishing Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 352
- Language English