{"product_id":"beneath-a-crescent-shadow-volume-1-hardcover","title":"Beneath a Crescent Shadow: Volume 1 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. L. Sowards\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter an arranged marriage, Konstantin and Suzana must find a way to meet the demands of a conquering Ottoman sultan amid a torrent of setbacks and dangers much closer to their Balkan home.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Balkans, 1373\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A devastating battle claimed the lives of Konstantin's father, uncle, and most of their Serb army, leaving him to rule as a vassal of the Ottoman sultan, a role he is wholly unprepared for. Between war, famine, and a persistent band of brigands, Konstantin is nearly bankrupt. He will need to find a wealthy bride to marry if he is to have any hope of saving his lands and securing his future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A betrothal to Suzana, the daughter of a prosperous merchant, is soon arranged, and upon meeting her, Konstantin immediately feels hope that their marriage could someday grow into love. Yet from the moment of Konstantin and Suzana's betrothal, enemies threaten their lives, outlaws prey on their lands, and the terrors of Suzana's abusive past haunt their fragile new relationship. As this onslaught of threats closes in, the two face challenges that will test their love, their faith, and their hope to save their people and win their freedom from the heavy weight of Ottoman oppression. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Balkan Legends Series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfter the Crescent Strike\u003c\/i\u003e, A Prequel Novella \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeneath a Crescent Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e, Book One \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond the Crescent Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, Book Two (coming January 2025) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgainst a Crescent Storm\u003c\/i\u003e, Book Three (coming June 2025) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. L. Sowards is the author of more than a dozen historical fiction novels, with settings spanning the globe from the fourteenth to twentieth centuries. Her stories have earned multiple awards, including a Whitney Award, a Readers' Favorite gold medal, and an Editor's Choice selection from the Historical Novel Society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sowards grew up in Washington State, spent a few decades in Utah, and now resides in Alaska with her husband, three children, and ever-growing library. She likes hiking and swimming, usually manages to keep up with the laundry, and loves it when someone else cooks dinner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sowards enjoys connecting with readers and can be found online at ALSowards.com and on Facebook, Goodreads, and Instagram. Readers can sign up for her newsletter at \u003ci\u003eALSowards.com\/newsletter\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeneath a Crescent Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e is also available in audio and ebook. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47458177810610,"sku":"9781639932467","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/83738e0a40478f1fb0dc96e965db4898.webp?v=1778888542","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/beneath-a-crescent-shadow-volume-1-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}