Waverley novel

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Talisman_(Scott_novel)

Release date is 1998-07-01

Produced by An Anonomous Volunteer, and David Widger

"The Talisman" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1825. Set during the Third Crusade, it follows Sir Kenneth, a Scottish knight who encounters a mysterious Saracen emir on the road to a hermit's cave. As Richard the Lionheart lies ill and tensions flare among Christian leaders, Kenneth becomes entangled in court intrigue, assassination plots, and stolen banners. With his identity concealed and honor at stake, he must navigate the complex relationship between Richard and the legendary Sultan Saladin while pursuing his forbidden love for Lady Edith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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