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'A magisterial tale.' - UK Daily MailThe Holy Land, 1260. A templar knight, on an impossible embassy from the Holy Island to the legendary Xanadu. The mission: to save Europe from the Mongol horde.Josseran Sarrazini is chosen to escort the Pope’s emissary to meet Khublai Khan and make a peace that will turn back the Tatar invasion threatening all Christendom.To do it he must do what no other Christian has done – travel the Silk Road, from Palestine, across the endless deserts of Persia, through the black hurricanes of the Taklimakan, over the Roof of the World to Cathay – China.Death invites at every turn. The emissary, a fanatical Dominican priest, hinders each move he makes. And then there is the Tatar princess, and her gift for prophesy, who tells him that he is fated never to return home.From the Storehouse of Winds to the Palace of Myriad Tranquilities, over the Pamirs and Hindu Kush to the legendary Shang’tu and the dazzling court of Khublai Khan. This is romance and adventure on a breath-taking scale.In the tradition of Clavell, Michener and Iggulden.From internationally bestselling author Colin Falconer, SILK ROAD has so far been translated into eight languages and has topped bestseller lists in Germany and Spain. What reviewers are saying about 'Silk Road'.“A rich tale covering an iconic route within a tumultuous historical period, told in a lively and engaging voice. Thoroughly recommended.’ - Bookbag“It is living history at its best, fictionalized yet immensely believable.’ - Alan Gold, Good Reading."With several twists to keep the reader engaged until the very last, Silk Road is sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of lovers of a thrilling tale.” – Liverpool Daily Post (UK)"Utterly absorbing and captivating!” – Mirella Patzer, History and WomenDiscover more Colin Falconer novels:CLASSIC HISTORY:Book 1: Silk RoadBook 2: HaremBook 3: A Vain and Indecent WomanBook 4: Cleopatra: Daughter of the NileBook 5: AztecBook 6: StigmataBook 7: East IndiaBook 8: A Great Love of Small ProportionIsabella: Braveheart of France (published by Lake Union)The Unkillable Kitty O'Kane (published by Lake Union)Loving Liberty Levine (published by Lake Union)CRIME:Lucifer Falls (published by Little, Brown London)Innocence Dies (published by Little, Brown London)Venom
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