The saracen’s mark is a wonderfully descriptive piece of writing.
It follows the path of Nicholas and Bianca as they do battle with the plague in London and betrayal, slavery and mutiny in Marrakesh.
The writing really brings to life both lands and the vibrant characters. The story twists and turns as, along with Nicholas and Bianca, we try to deduce who is actually betraying whom.
A tale of brutality, comradeship and love this book will keep you guessing until the end.
The historical element of this book is well researched, showing the debt owed to Moorish medicine. It is hugely interesting to read of the religious jealousy in both countries and how superstitions were starting to be questioned in medicine.
It follows the path of Nicholas and Bianca as they do battle with the plague in London and betrayal, slavery and mutiny in Marrakesh.
The writing really brings to life both lands and the vibrant characters. The story twists and turns as, along with Nicholas and Bianca, we try to deduce who is actually betraying whom.
A tale of brutality, comradeship and love this book will keep you guessing until the end.
The historical element of this book is well researched, showing the debt owed to Moorish medicine. It is hugely interesting to read of the religious jealousy in both countries and how superstitions were starting to be questioned in medicine.