The Lady for Ransom New Ed Edition

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From \"one of the best literary novelists of this century\" (\"Times Literary Supplement\") comes a fascinating novel set in the twilight of the Byzantine Empire. Through the tale of the ruthless nobleman, Roussel de Balliol, his wife Lady Matilda, and Roger--attached to Balliol\'s force--we receive a vivid and vital picture of 11th-century life. \"An extremely gifted writer who can move into an unknown period and give it life and immediacy.\"--\"New York Times,\"