Swordsman: Sultan Baibars by Jefferson Cooper
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Written by Gardner F Fox in 1957 under the pseudonym Jefferson Cooper.
Historical Fiction vintage paperback - Swordsman takes place during the 13th Century from Syria to Egypt. At an early age, Baibars knew danger was in his destiny. With his strong right arm, he set out upon a career that was to take him from the tents of the Mongol Horde to the Sultan's palace at Cairo.
249 pages long. Use the arrows < > on either side of the page to flip to the next page and back.
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Genre: Historical Fiction / Romance
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Originally printed in 1957.
Written under the pseudonym, Jefferson Cooper.
MONGOL SLAVE CHRISTIAN WARRIOR MOSLEM CONQUEROR
A Tan early age, Baibars knew danger was in his destiny. With his strong right arm, he set out upon a career that was to take him from the tents of the Mongol Horde to the Sultan's palace at Cairo.
Two women helped him: the sensuous pleasure girl Murakina, whose ambitions envisioned a throne; and the bold English beauty Lady Marion, who loved Baibars only too well.
Two men particularly hated him: Baku Noyan, the Mongol leader, whom Baibars had conquered in war; and the Crusader Sir Conrad, whom Baibars had bested in love.
The destinies of these men led "them to Egypt amidst the clash of arms of a Holy War. Theirs is a story as violent, passionate and daring as the iron age of glory in which they lived.
Transcribed by Kurt Brugel & Douglas Vaughan - 2018
Scratchboard book cover illustration by Kurt Brugel
Read Chapter One below…
Genre: Historical Fiction / Romance
Originally printed in 1957.
Written under the pseudonym, Jefferson Cooper.
Pages 230
Binding Perfect-bound Paperback
Interior Ink Black & white
Dimensions (inches) 6 wide x 9 tall
MONGOL SLAVE CHRISTIAN WARRIOR MOSLEM CONQUEROR
A Tan early age, Baibars knew danger was in his destiny. With his strong right arm, he set out upon a career that was to take him from the tents of the Mongol Horde to the Sultan's palace at Cairo.
Two women helped him: the sensuous pleasure girl Murakina, whose ambitions envisioned a throne; and the bold English beauty Lady Marion, who loved Baibars only too well.
Two men particularly hated him: Baku Noyan, the Mongol leader, whom Baibars had conquered in war; and the Crusader Sir Conrad, whom Baibars had bested in love.
The destinies of these men led "them to Egypt amidst the clash of arms of a Holy War. Theirs is a story as violent, passionate and daring as the iron age of glory in which they lived.
Transcribed by Kurt Brugel & Douglas Vaughan - 2018
Scratchboard book cover illustration by Kurt Brugel
Read Chapter One below…
