Far from the Danube
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Код:14620
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Тегло:0.500 кг
A novel based on documented events, the story of a bold Bulgarian woman and a French knight of St John as they cross Europe together, their unlikely love surviving everything the turbulent 14th century has to throw at them.
"Far from the Danube" is the story of an extraordinary woman who rescued a heavily wounded knight from a battlefield in northern Bulgaria and managed to return him to a less than grateful family in Normandy, just as the Hundred Years War was about to start.
"Far from the Danube" is the story of an extraordinary woman who rescued a heavily wounded knight from a battlefield in northern Bulgaria and managed to return him to a less than grateful family in Normandy, just as the Hundred Years War was about to start.
Set against the national and religious conflicts of the early 15th century, this is a powerful account of a hazardous journey into exile and of a love between Maria Iskra and Gilles Guiton that flew in the face of contemporary mores, given that as a knight of St John, Gilles had taken a vow of chastity. Based on a recorded meeting between English King Henry V and Maria Iskra following the battle of Azincourt, and on considerable local research in Normandy, this novel brings real events to dramatic life.
Far from the Danube by Christopher Buxton is a compelling historical novel that unfolds a dramatic love story set against the backdrop of the Battle of Nicopolis and the early stages of the Hundred Years’ War. At the heart of the narrative is Maria Iskra, a courageous Bulgarian woman who rescues a wounded French knight, Gilles Guyton, and accompanies him on a perilous journey back to his family estate in Normandy.
The novel traces their dangerous passage across war-torn Europe, where their bond deepens amid religious tensions, national rivalries, and the looming chaos of medieval politics. Their relationship challenges the moral conventions of the time, as Maria, driven by passion and duty, leaves her homeland to confront the prejudices and perils of a foreign land. Buxton explores the inner strength of a woman navigating a world dominated by conflict and tradition.
Far from the Danube is a story of exile, resilience, and identity, where personal destiny intertwines with historical upheaval. Buxton paints a vivid portrait of 14th-century Europe, capturing the cultural contrasts between Bulgaria and France through the eyes of his protagonists. Their journey is marked by love and loyalty, faith and doubt, and the constant tension between freedom and obligation.
The author’s style is lyrical, immersive, and emotionally rich, blending historical accuracy with poetic sensitivity. The novel appeals to readers seeking an intense experience, combining romantic adventure with cultural insight. Far from the Danube is not merely a tale of the past—it is a literary voyage that raises timeless questions about belonging, courage, and human connection beyond borders and eras.
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Автор:Christopher Buxton
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Издателство:Знаци
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ISBN:9786197497168
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Година:2019
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Страници:330
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Корици:меки
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Състояние:отлично