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THE LAND BEYOND THE SEA
From New York Times-bestselling author Sharon Kay Penman comes the riveting, epic story of the reign of King Baldwin IV and the Kingdom of Jerusalem's defense against invaders during the Crusades.
The year 1172: The Kingdom of Jerusalem, also known as "Outremer," is the land far beyond the sea. Once a young realm, one baptized in blood when the men of the First Crusade captured Jerusalem from the Saracens in 1099, the kingdom defined an utterly new world, a land of blazing heat and a medley of cultures, a place where enemies were neighbors, and neighbors became enemies.
At the helm of this growing kingdom sits young Baldwin IV, an intelligent and courageous boy dedicated to the welfare and protection of his people. But despite his commitment to his land and to the throne, Baldwin is afflicted with leprosy at an early age, and the threats within Jerusalem's walls nearly outweigh the risk of battle. Amidst the political deception that scours the halls of the royal court, Baldwin must fight to maintain his power and his health. Yet the Muslim army, led by the first sultan of Egypt and Syria, Saladin, is never far from the kingdom's doorstep, and there are only a handful Baldwin can trust, including the legendary archbishop William of Tyre and Lord Balian d'Ibelin, a charismatic leader who has been one of the few to maintain the peace.
Filled with drama and battle, tragedy and romance, Sharon Kay Penman's latest novel brings a definitive period of history powerfully alive, with a tale of deception and power that will resonate with readers today.
Sharon Kay Penman is the author of nine previous historical novels and four mysteries. Her most recent novel is A King's Ransom (Putnam, March 2014).
At the helm of this growing kingdom sits young Baldwin IV, an intelligent and courageous boy dedicated to the welfare and protection of his people. But despite his commitment to his land and to the throne, Baldwin is afflicted with leprosy at an early age, and the threats within Jerusalem's walls nearly outweigh the risk of battle. Amidst the political deception that scours the halls of the royal court, Baldwin must fight to maintain his power and his health. Yet the Muslim army, led by the first sultan of Egypt and Syria, Saladin, is never far from the kingdom's doorstep, and there are only a handful Baldwin can trust, including the legendary archbishop William of Tyre and Lord Balian d'Ibelin, a charismatic leader who has been one of the few to maintain the peace.
Filled with drama and battle, tragedy and romance, Sharon Kay Penman's latest novel brings a definitive period of history powerfully alive, with a tale of deception and power that will resonate with readers today.
Sharon Kay Penman is the author of nine previous historical novels and four mysteries. Her most recent novel is A King's Ransom (Putnam, March 2014).
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