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Title: Gripping historical novel
Review: "The Falcon of Palermo" is a gripping historical novel.Its author, Maria R. Bordihn, introduced me to one of the most colourful and dazzling personalities in history: Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, King of Sicily and Germany, Roman Emperor and King of Jerusalem.I felt physically moved into the 13th century, where I took part in Frederic's life. I followed him in his search for the truth and came to admire him for his exceptional tolerance for other cultures and religions.Bordihn tells the story of his life, his struggle with the papacy and the crusades, his search for power, for freedom for his people and last, but not least, the story of his great passion for Bianca Lancia.Bordihn's historical facts are accurate. Her Frederic is vividly human and all the main characters she convincingly introduces really existed.This is a very well written book you will be unable to put down. You will solely regret the fact that there is no sequel to it.
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