Publisher's Synopsis
""The Cross and the Dragon or Light in the Broad East"" is a historical fiction novel written by B.C. Henry. The story is set in the 8th century and follows the journey of a young Frankish noblewoman named Alda. After her father is killed in battle, Alda is forced to marry a brutal and abusive man. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a handsome and mysterious Moorish knight named Abd al-Qadir. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey across medieval Europe, facing obstacles such as war, betrayal, and religious conflict. Along the way, they must also confront their own personal demons and learn to trust each other. As they travel, Alda and Abd al-Qadir become drawn into a larger conflict between Christianity and Islam, ultimately leading to a climactic battle between the two religions. ""The Cross and the Dragon or Light in the Broad East"" is a captivating tale of love, adventure, and religious strife during a tumultuous time in European history.1885. The title of this book indicates the nature of its contents. The dragon is the national emblem of China; it plays an important part in political, literary and social life. The throne of China is the Dragon Throne; the national ensign is the yellow flag with a blue dragon; the scholar leaps the Dragon Gate when he passes a successful examination. Interwoven with so many of their beliefs and customs, the dragon become the symbol of all that is peculiarly Chinese, as the cross is the symbol of all that is Christian. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
