Blood & Sand is by Rosemary Sutcliff (1987)
Based on a true story, Rosemary Sutcliff's magical and enthralling historical novel brings to life all the mystery savagery and the beauty of the Arab world.
Egypt 1807.
Thomas Keith of the 78th Highlanders has been thrown in battle against the Turks.
`The tone is dark and thoughtful, the detail carefully observed, and the flavour unmistakably exotic.' - The Lady
`Packed with feeling and historical fact' - Books
Rosemary Sutcliff CBE (14 December 1920 - 23 July 1992) was a British novelist best known for children's books, especially historical fiction and retellings of myths and legends. For her contribution as a children's writer Sutcliff was a runner-up for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1974. Although she was primarily a children's author, some of her novels were specifically written for adults. Her other adult works include `Flowers for Adonis' and `The Rider of the White Horse'.
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