The Lions of Al-Rassan
Book description
Hauntingly evocative of medieval Spain, a deeply compelling story of love, adventure, divided loyalties, and what happens when beliefs begin to remake - or destroy - a world.
The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new…
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The Lions of Al Rassan has all the components of a thumping good read for me.
This novel weaves Spanish history (I live in Spain but I’m a foreigner here) into alternative historical fiction brim-full with intrigue, adventure, romance, and humour, and GG Kay’s special touch of magical fantasy.
At a time when we are surrounded by strife and wars, this book took me away from it all, albeit to an earlier period of strife, and helped me better understand the stark choices made in almost impossible circumstances by real people. Kay’s diverse cast of characters are so real they…
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