The Scott, Walter 1771-1832 creator text utu 1998 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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 Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Knights and knighthood -- Fiction Crusades -- Third, 1189-1192 -- Fiction Jerusalem -- History -- Latin Kingdom, 1099-1244 -- Fiction Richard I, King of England, 1157-1199 -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1377 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1377 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133044.0 1377