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THE SHINING CITY: The Al-Andalus series Bk 1 - a story of unrequited love in Moorish Spain (English Edition) Formato Kindle

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The Shining City is the first book in the al-Andalus trilogy.

Everything that Qasim has worked for is about to be destroyed. His youngest son has fallen in love with the caliph's favourite concubine. If he is caught entering the harem, he will be executed and the rest of the family will be exiled.

This is the story of a Spanish city, a city that is now in ruins: Madinat al Zahra. The year is 947 AD, a time when southern Spain is under the rule of the Moors. Caliph al Rahman III is rich, powerful and cultured. His lands are at peace and the capital, Córdoba, is considered to be not only the most beautiful city in the civilised world but also the seat of learning and culture.

The artisan Qasim and his family have moved to Madinat al Zahra to make their fortunes. Qasim is a good husband and father. He works hard, says his prayers and keeps out of trouble. But now his world is about to be overturned. He has to take action.

'Exotic, romantic and rich with historical detail' Karen McCann
5.0 out of 5 stars 'Took me to another place / another time.' Darius Stransky

The Shining City is a BRAG Medallion honouree.

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    The Al-Andalus Series
  2. Lunghezza stampa
    444 pagine
  3. Lingua
    Inglese
  4. Memo
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  5. Data di pubblicazione
    29 marzo 2014
  6. Età di lettura
    15 - 18 anni
  7. Dimensioni file
    710 KB
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Joan Fallon was born in Scotland, but grew up in England. For many years she was a teacher and later a management consultant specialising in Behavioural Studies.  In 1998 she moved to Spain, where she began to write.  Her novels centre on a strong female character and explore the emotions and relationships of the protagonist.  Being a History graduate, Joan enjoys setting her novels in a historical context, researching either English or Spanish history. To date she has written four historical novels, five contemporary novels and one book of non-fiction. Joan is a member of the Society of Authors and the Alliance of Independent Authors.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JCT1B0S
  • Editore ‏ : ‎ Joan Fallon (29 marzo 2014)
  • Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
  • Dimensioni file ‏ : ‎ 710 KB
  • Da testo a voce ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supportato
  • Miglioramenti tipografici ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Non abilitato
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Memo ‏ : ‎ Su Kindle Scribe
  • Lunghezza stampa ‏ : ‎ 444 pagine
  • Recensioni dei clienti:
    4,1 4,1 su 5 stelle 351 voti

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Robert A. Sloane
5,0 su 5 stelle Excellent historical fiction
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 21 agosto 2021
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I strongly recommend Joan Fallon’s THE SHINING CITY and look forward to the next novel in the Al-ANDALUS trilogy, THE EYE OF THE FALCON. While there may be an anachronism or two here and there (as cited in some few negative comments), the power of the work is in its convincing and compassionately imagined characters, relationships, and actions, and the richly imagined world - convincing to me as a retired Spanish professor - of medieval Muslim Spain. Fallon evokes an impressive range of life stories and situations related to family, romance, work, and power in ways that make the reader care about everyone depicted and fascinated by a word so psychologically familiar and historically fascinating. I was very impressed and enlightened, too, with her THE ONE BLUE DOOR, about the effective expulsion of English children made orphans during the Blitz in World War II. And she writes fluidly and compellingly, with a savvy attention to contextual detail. I would hope my life continues long enough to read everything this impressive author has written.
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Marie Ryan
5,0 su 5 stelle Medieval Spain - brought to life!
Recensito in Spagna il 1 aprile 2024
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“The Shining City” was delight to read. Joan Fallon has done a wonderful job in transporting the reader to tenth century Moorish Spain, to the ‘shining city’ of Medinat-al-Zahr, the ruins of which can still be visited today, on the outskirts of the city of Córdoba, in modern day Andalusia.

This exciting story, based on well-researched historical facts, brings the city to life again with all its intrigues and the author very skilfully turns years of her research and fascination for the era into a beautifully-written novel.

Historical facts and details of everyday life carefully intertwine with the historical characters and events of the time, making the story entertaining yet also historically accurate - perfect historical fiction!

Apart from all the other aspects, I felt as if I had real peek into the life Khalifa's harem - always a fascinating subject.

The whole story was fascinating and fast-moving. There was a lot at stake all the time. There were so many surprises and turns that the story kept me on my toes throughout!

I can’t wait to read the next two books in this trilogy of Al-Andalus and any other novels Joan Fallon publishes.

A very talented writer and highly recommended.
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Bookaholic
5,0 su 5 stelle I can not praise this book enough, it is definitely on my repeat-to-read list.
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 17 gennaio 2017
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An innocent question by a curious nephew unlocks the most vivid and painful memories of old Uncle Omar. Omar's memories take him back to the year 974 AD. That was the year where he met the love of his life, but unfortunately for him, she belonged to another. His forbidden love sets off a chain of events that he could never have foreseen, and it takes him on a journey that he never expected.

What an evocative and emotional read Book One of the Al-Andalus Series is. The Shining City is one of those rare gems, where the writing is exquisite, the story is captivating, and the protagonists are memorable.

Fallon caught my attention on the first page and continued to hold it throughout this beautiful story. I adored the characterisation of Isolde. She is so strong of spirit – despite witnessing her mother's brutal murder, as well as suffering the indignity and fear of captivity. Isolde survives the horror of the slave markets and ends up in the harem — life as she knows it is over. Isolde was so believable, so well crafted as a character that I don't think I will forget her in a hurry.

The Shining City reminded me greatly of Margaret Landon's, Anna and the King — albeit a Dark Age version — it has the same sense of grandeur and also despair. This book took my breath away. The descriptions were so vivid, and the history was so elegantly told that it was as if Fallon had opened a door and beckoned me into this world that she has created. I must say that Fallon is the most remarkable tour-guide for 10th Century Spain.

I can not praise this book enough, it is definitely on my repeat-to-read list.

I Highly Recommend.
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Anonyme
4,0 su 5 stelle The shining city
Recensito in Francia il 11 settembre 2015
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Easy to read and very pleasant. Bought the book because the author lives in Andalucia close to where I live.
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Gustavo
4,0 su 5 stelle The golden era of Al-Andalus
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 18 agosto 2021
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This book is a very nice and historically rich account of life in Córdoba and Madinat al Zarah during the caliphate of Al-Rahman III.
The descriptions of characters and places is excellent and although the narrative continues with two more books, the ending is quite satisfactory and it is not a cliffhanger.
My congratulations to the author for such a lovely story.
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