Title: Valentina
First published: 1978
Description: Historical romance. Sold into slavery by a jealous queen, beautiful Valentina is bought by the ancient Emir of Napur. She becomes his favorite, and when he dies she inherits his throne. But in the midst of the war between Arabs and Christians, Valentina finds herself torn between two worlds—and two loves.
Subjects: Crusades, Slavery, Fiction, Fiction, romance, general
People: Richard the Lionheart, Saladin
Time periods: The Middle Ages