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The Sword:
Historical Fiction
Travel back in time to the far-off land of Al-Andalus.
This vivid and colorful fictional tale recounts the
adventures of two young Castilian men, Diego and Martin, in
search of El Cid's famed sword, Tizona which they were
responsible for losing.
Along the way, meet lively characters of the period.
There's the well-loved 16-year-old, Zaina; her kind father,
Farajj; their family friend and wealthy livestock trader,
Ibrahim; and Ibrahim's tall, handsome son, Malik. At the
markeplace, you'll also meet Farajj's friends, the Jewish
merchant and shop owner, Samuel, his wife Sarah, and their
young son, Joseph. Not to mention an encounter with the
Almoravid's Prince Ali and his large army with a
surprising twist!
Chapter 1 - Young Diego Gets His Hands on Tizona Chapter 2 - Zaina Stumbles Upon a Grand Treasure Chapter 3 - Diego and Martin Search Furiously for the Lost Sword Chapter 4 - Zaina Reveals Her Newly Found Possession Chapter 5 - Diego and Martin Begin Unraveling the Mystery Chapter 6 - Diego and Martin Meet Zaina at the Marketplace Chapter 7 - Tizona Disappears Once Again! Chapter 8 - The Four Youths Unite to Regain Tizona Chapter 9 - Prince Ali Greets His Young, Unexpected "Guests" Chapter 10 - It's a Quiet Journey Back to Cuenca Back to
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