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Wanda
Jul 11, 2013 rated it really liked it
Set in 12th century Syria, Iris Johansen has created a thrilling and enjoyable historical read. All the elements for a exciting story are present including the strong and sad hero, beautiful and feisty damsel in distress, Knights Templar and the Crusades and supporting it all romance. A young slave girl escapes from a silk house in Constantinople with plans to go to Damascus to establish her own silk production house. On the way her caravan is attacked and she is able to escape and the adventure ...more
Jennifer
Nov 09, 2015 rated it it was ok