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    Black Rose by Thomas B. Costain

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    • Pub. Date: December 1998
    • Sales Rank: 341,991

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      • Pub. Date: December 1998
      • Publisher: Buccaneer Books, Inc.
      • Format: Hardcover
      • Sales Rank: 341,991

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      Walter of Gurnie, bastard son of an English peer, is forced to flee from Oxford for his part in the university riots of 1273. Inspired by Friar Bacon, he determines to travel to China.

      With his friend Tristam, he fights his way to the heart of the fabulous Mongol Empire, and returns famous, to find that he must choose between the first love he thought lost and the exotic flower that he found in the East.

      "Solid in its facts, colorful and romantic...a rich and remarkable historical tapestry." (Christian Science Monitor)

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      Best book ever!by GeorgeWalter

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      October 21, 2009: I'd honestly have to say that this book is the best book I have ever read in my life. And thats saying alot, because I read a lot. Every chance I get. This book was given to me by my sister when I was 16. I started it the day I got it, and finished it late that night, all in one sitting. Yeah, it's that good. It's got it all: adventure, suspense, romance... everything. I've read some really good books since I first got this book of course, but none of them ever seem to quite live up to this one. I recommend 100%. Its just too bad this book doesn't get the attention it deserves. It could go so far.

      By the way, I'm a regular 20 year old male. I like sports, hang out with friends, play video games, watch movies, attend college... stuff like that. Basically, I'm just trying to make a point that ANYBODY can like this book (even though, I have to admit, I kinda like having my own favorite book that nobody else knows about). Other books I highly recommend: The Robe by Douglas, Blackcocks Feather by Maurice Walsh, Captain Blood by Sabatini, Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, The Little Minister by J.M. Barry, and Beau Geste and Beau Sabreur by P.C. Wren. So if you like any of these books, you'll like this book, and vice versa.

      The Best Un-Known Book Everby Anonymous

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      February 14, 2007: This book was originally written in the 1940's (I accidentally stole a friend's copy when I moved), so it seems like no one knows about it. You can't get it anywhere, and even on here, it's expensive and there's no cover picture. That said, it's totally worth it! I was surprised at how into this book I was. It's amazing! You laugh, you cry (especially at the end! [in happiness]), sometimes you want to kill the author, and sometimes you want to marry him. I highly recommend this book to anyone, especially if you don't know much about that time period (it's very informative).


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