The Assassins: A Romance Of The Crusades

By Nevill Gaunlett Myers Meakin

Book Overview

The Assassins: A Romance Of The Crusades is a historical fiction novel written by Nevill Myers Meakin. The story is set during the Crusades and follows the journey of a young English knight named Sir Gilbert de Lacy. Sir Gilbert is sent to the Holy Land to fight against the Muslims, but he soon finds himself drawn to a mysterious group of warriors known as the Assassins.As Sir Gilbert spends more time with the Assassins, he begins to question his own beliefs and the purpose of the Crusades. He also falls in love with a beautiful Muslim woman named Zaida, who is a member of the Assassins. However, their love is forbidden and they must keep their relationship a secret.As the story unfolds, Sir Gilbert becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to assassinate the Sultan of Egypt. He must navigate treacherous political alliances and betrayals to complete his mission and protect the woman he loves.The Assassins: A Romance Of The Crusades is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in history. Meakin's vivid descriptions and well-researched historical details bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432651471
• ISBN13: 9781432651473
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"