One Sword for Love
One Sword for Love by Gardner F. Fox, published by Agog! Press on September 14, 2017, is a historical novel that explores the legendary figure known as Prester John. This work delves into the life of the young giant, a Christian knight renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship, who leads a crusade to capture the Holy Land. The narrative intertwines themes of power, faith, and romance, as it recounts Prester John’s journey and his love for the Eastern princess Shirzade.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the twelfth century, marked by the barbarism and ecstasy of the era. The novel presents a rich tapestry of action and adventure, reflecting the complexities of a time when men were willing to sacrifice everything for their beliefs. Through the lens of historical fiction, Fox brings to life the struggles and triumphs of a knight whose quest for glory is as compelling as the legends that surround him. With 158 pages, this edition offers an engaging exploration of genre fiction that resonates with themes of romance and adventure.
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He grew into legend, this exultant young giant whom historians call Prester John, the blond, gray-eyed Christian knight, swordsman of fabled prowess, who roused the nomadic hordes of the waste country in a great crusade to capture the Holy Land. Prester John’s bloody quest for power in the name of God ranks with those of Marco Polo and Genghis Khan.
Gardner F. Fox, historian extraordinary, now identifies the fabulous Prester John as Sir John of Lincoln, a Knight Templar out of England, whose love for an Eastern princess, Shirzade, led him to glory.
This great novel of the twelfth century echoes the barbarism, ecstasy, and cruelty of the time when men proudly gave their lives as monuments to their faith.
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