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The Talisman

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The Talisman is a historical fiction novel by Walter Scott. Readers will find themes of knights and knighthood.

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About The Talisman

"The Talisman" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1825. Set during the Third Crusade, it follows Sir Kenneth, a Scottish knight who encounters a mysterious Saracen emir on the road to a hermit's cave. As Richard the Lionheart lies ill and tensions flare among Christian leaders, Kenneth becomes entangled in court intrigue, assassination plots, and stolen banners. With his identity concealed and honor at stake, he must navigate the complex relationship between Richard and the legendary Sultan Saladin while pursuing his forbidden love for Lady Edith.
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The Talisman — LibriVox recording, 14 h 26 min in 32 sections.

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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Historical fiction
  • Knights and knighthood
  • Crusades, Third, 1189-1192
  • Jerusalem, History, Latin Kingdom, 1099-1244
  • Richard I, King of England, 1157-1199

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Who wrote The Talisman?

The Talisman was written by Walter Scott.

What genre is The Talisman?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is The Talisman free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Talisman?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 14 h 26 min.

What books are similar to The Talisman?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Ivanhoe and Wuthering Heights.

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