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The Knight in the Panther Skin, Book One: Avtandil's Quest
More than 1,000 years ago in the Kingdom of Arabia, a woman named Tinatin is crowned as King. She doesn't know it yet, but a young Knight named Avtandil is in love with her. He's overjoyed by her coronation, because it means he will be able to see her more often. However, before he has a chance to confess his feelings, tragedy strikes.
A Black Knight wearing the skin of a panther and riding a midnight steed appears from nowhere. He butchers countless Arabian soldiers before vanishing from sight. Despite searching the entire Kingdom, no one can find a trace of the man. It's as if he never existed.
In an effort to uncover the secret of the Knight in the Panther Skin, Avtandil undertakes a perilous quest. Alone and facing impossible odds, he must succeed in battling himself and the world if he’s to ever return home and win the heart of Tinatin. The only problem is, he’s not sure if the Black Knight is a man or a monster…
Avtandil's Quest is the first of three books retelling the Knight in the Panther Skin, a legendary epic poem set in an age lost to time and history. The original work is from the 12th century and was composed by Shota Rustaveli during Tamar Mepe's rule. She was King of medieval Georgia in its golden age, and according to legend, he wrote it for her.
This book marks the first time in history the story has been told as an English novel.
A Black Knight wearing the skin of a panther and riding a midnight steed appears from nowhere. He butchers countless Arabian soldiers before vanishing from sight. Despite searching the entire Kingdom, no one can find a trace of the man. It's as if he never existed.
In an effort to uncover the secret of the Knight in the Panther Skin, Avtandil undertakes a perilous quest. Alone and facing impossible odds, he must succeed in battling himself and the world if he’s to ever return home and win the heart of Tinatin. The only problem is, he’s not sure if the Black Knight is a man or a monster…
Avtandil's Quest is the first of three books retelling the Knight in the Panther Skin, a legendary epic poem set in an age lost to time and history. The original work is from the 12th century and was composed by Shota Rustaveli during Tamar Mepe's rule. She was King of medieval Georgia in its golden age, and according to legend, he wrote it for her.
This book marks the first time in history the story has been told as an English novel.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 19, 2021
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About the author
H. J. Buell
3 books2 followersH. J. Buell is a native of Virginia who grew up between the majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the complex history of Washington, DC and its secret societies. He left home early and eventually traveled the world, working with different people and learning their beliefs, customs, and histories. Eventually he decided to visit Georgia, where he would spill out the joys and tragedies of his experiences through writing.
Along the way he was introduced to Shota Rustaveli's epic poem, The Knight in the Panther Skin. The story captured his imagination, and he spent the next three years rewriting it as a series of three English novels. Avtandil's Quest is the first of these novels.
Along the way he was introduced to Shota Rustaveli's epic poem, The Knight in the Panther Skin. The story captured his imagination, and he spent the next three years rewriting it as a series of three English novels. Avtandil's Quest is the first of these novels.
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December 30, 2021
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I read this on my new Amazon Fire tablet, with Kindle Unlimited. It's one of the most interesting legends I've ever read. Thanks for giving me.such a great story! :)
I read this on my new Amazon Fire tablet, with Kindle Unlimited. It's one of the most interesting legends I've ever read. Thanks for giving me.such a great story! :)
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