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Can I read The Holy Sail on EtoBox?
The Holy Sail by Al-Mahmoud, Abdulaziz is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Holy Sail about?
Oblivious to the invasions, massacres and religious fanaticism that characterise the 15th century, a young girl falls in love with a noble Arabian tribal leader. But all eyes are on the Portuguese fleets in the Arabian Gulf, intent on securing the profitable spice trade. Abdulaziz Al Mahmoud weaves a tapestry of momentous historical events with stories of love, honour and nobility, while guiding us around the medieval world of Lisbon, Cairo, Jeddah and Istanbul. The Holy Sail brings to life a neglected episode of history that impacted not only the region but the world for centuries to come.
Who reads The Holy Sail?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Al-Mahmoud, Abdulaziz
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9789927101687
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Historical Fiction, Historical, Fiction
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