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The Adulterer: A tortured love story during the Crusades
Kerak Castle, Jordan, 1184. With the deafening thunder of hooves and the cries of Saladin's approaching army growing louder, the castle walls tremble as it teeters on the edge of being besieged....
In the treacherous landscape of 12th Century Jerusalem, a gifted silk weaver holds secrets that could unravel her chance at true love.
When Aamina is called upon to craft her renowned purple Tyrian silk at the formidable Kerak Castle, she anticipates trading only in cloth. But a valiant knight's daring rescue sets her heart ablaze, leading to a forbidden romance that threatens to expose her perilous past.
With spies of the relentless Reynald de Chatillon lurking at every turn, Aamina must navigate a maze of secrets and betrayals to safeguard her love from certain ruin. Will they elude the clutches of danger? Or will the flames of passion be extinguished by the shadows of deceit?
Amidst a tapestry of political machinations and clandestine desires, one woman dares to gamble everything for the promise of happiness in a realm where love is the ultimate act of defiance.
"A haunting love story filled with raw emotion."
"Gripping-5*"
"An excellent choice of historical backdrop."
"A superb prequel cant wait for the next book in the series."
If you like Ken Follett, Anne O'Brien you will love The Hidden Truths Saga.
In the treacherous landscape of 12th Century Jerusalem, a gifted silk weaver holds secrets that could unravel her chance at true love.
When Aamina is called upon to craft her renowned purple Tyrian silk at the formidable Kerak Castle, she anticipates trading only in cloth. But a valiant knight's daring rescue sets her heart ablaze, leading to a forbidden romance that threatens to expose her perilous past.
With spies of the relentless Reynald de Chatillon lurking at every turn, Aamina must navigate a maze of secrets and betrayals to safeguard her love from certain ruin. Will they elude the clutches of danger? Or will the flames of passion be extinguished by the shadows of deceit?
Amidst a tapestry of political machinations and clandestine desires, one woman dares to gamble everything for the promise of happiness in a realm where love is the ultimate act of defiance.
"A haunting love story filled with raw emotion."
"Gripping-5*"
"An excellent choice of historical backdrop."
"A superb prequel cant wait for the next book in the series."
If you like Ken Follett, Anne O'Brien you will love The Hidden Truths Saga.
386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2024
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August 18, 2024
The author does an excellent job of fleshing out people from this very turbulent time in the middle east where the Crusaders and Muslims were very suspicious of each other. The book wraps a romance into the background of this time and shows that at times we will pay dearly for what we long for. At times the books does drag some, but the story is profound and well worth the time to read and realize that centuries have come and gone, but some things remain the same. Highly recommend the book. Did receive the opportunity to read the book through "The Niche Reader" and will be looking for the rest of the saga.
October 15, 2024
Exciting Read!
This was my first historical fiction read - and I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Set against the 12th Century Holy Wars in Jerusalem, there was a beautiful blend of factual detail and research woven into the romantic backdrop of the fictional aspects of the book. I loved the writing style - each chapter sent me down a different route of emotion and I was reluctant to put the book down! I’m excited to read the next book in the series and must congratulate the author on a very accomplished debut novel.
This was my first historical fiction read - and I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Set against the 12th Century Holy Wars in Jerusalem, there was a beautiful blend of factual detail and research woven into the romantic backdrop of the fictional aspects of the book. I loved the writing style - each chapter sent me down a different route of emotion and I was reluctant to put the book down! I’m excited to read the next book in the series and must congratulate the author on a very accomplished debut novel.
October 3, 2024
This era of history is not something I knew much about. I’d heard of the Knights Templar and the Crusades but not understood from the Muslim point of view. This novel, with its thorough, in depth research provided an educational back drop for a story of harsh reality & deep love. The authors descriptive & sometimes graphic detail brought me to tears on a few occasions. This first novel and the previous novella, The Redeemer, has left me impatiently waiting for the next in the series.
August 30, 2024
This historical fiction fantasy book was a good, if frustrating, read. Set during the Crusades, this love story was sad and heartbreaking. No matter how hard they try, or how good they try to be, women always get the raw end of the deal.
I enjoyed this book, and would gladly read more in this series. Hopefully in future books, some of the characters have happier endings!
I enjoyed this book, and would gladly read more in this series. Hopefully in future books, some of the characters have happier endings!
July 31, 2024
Interesting story but the writing style veered to the overwrought- purple prose!
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