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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Gordon’s compelling novel recreates the 11th century so powerfully that the reader is propelled through its several hundred pages by a tidal wave of imagination and authentic detail.” —
Publishers Weekly“Populated by engaging characters, rich in incident and vivid in historical detail, [
The Physician] is a pleasure.” —
The New York Times“[The Physician]has the flavor of Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, but with a deeper character development and story arc . . . . An insightful and unforgettable read.” —Zoltaire’s Blog
“An adventurous and inspiring tale of a quest for medical knowledge pursued in a violent world full of superstition and prejudice.” —Library Journal
Table of ContentsPart One: Barber's Boy
Part Two: The Long Journey
Part Three: Ispahan
Part Four: The Maristan
Part Five: The War Surgeon
Part Six: Hakim
Part Seven: The Returned
