num_pages: 511
description: " An intense, action-packed story that will have you hooked from the moment you start reading it. " - Reader's Favorite. Hispania, 704 AD. When young Pelayo, the rebellious illegitimate son of the Duke of Asturias, is tasked with hunting down a party of Saracens raiders, he seizes on the chance to escape the city and the scandals that have swirled around him for years. As he follows the trail of devastation left by the raiders, he learns that Valentina, the headstrong daughter of his father's closest ally and his hated half-brother's betrothed has been taken captive. As Pelayo leads his cohort toward the eastern coast, the sudden death of the king in Toledo unravels old alliances and sparks a fierce competition for the throne. As the kingdom descends into civil war, the ambitious Saracen governor, Musa Ibn Nosseyr, sees the Iberian nation's troubles as the perfect opportunity to expand the reach of the caliphate into the underbelly of Europe. Based on historical figures and events, The Saracen Storm is the sweeping saga of one of Spain's best-loved heroes and the role he played during the nation's darkest the Moorish invasion of its lands in 711 AD. Critical Reviews " The writing is excellent, the prose delectable... It makes for an enjoyable read. Pelayo is a sophisticated character and his character arc defines his development in this beautifully written conflict. The action is strong, and the plot ingeniously done to excite the curiosity of the reader. For those who love adventure and narratives filled with intrigue and surprises, The Saracen Storm will make for a delightful read." - Christian Sia, Critic for Readers' Favorite . Five Stars Review. " The book got me from its opening pages. The author does an impeccable job of exploring the political climate of the times. The characters are grounded in history, each written with enough background to augment the sophistication. It takes a skillful author to meld elements of fiction with history and Jose Nunez has that gift. The Saracen Storm is written in beautiful prose and has very strong plot points. This is a historical novel that transports the reader back in time and that brings history alive in their imagination. A balanced, deftly narrated and engaging read." - Tomual Dzemo, critic for Readers' Favorite . 5 Stars Review. " This is an intense, action-packed story. The narrative is perfect, the flow is simple yet powerful. This is an entertaining story, one that will have you hooked from the moment you start reading it." - Rabia Tanveer, critic for Readers' Favorite . 5 Stars.
language: English
title: The Saracen Storm: A Novel of the Moorish Invasion of Spain
publisher: ISBN Canada