Heilige
'Heilige' Summary
Hans the crossbowman, recounting the life of Thomas Becket, the chancellor of King Henry II who later became the Archbishop of Canterbury and was eventually assassinated. Becket was a complex and controversial figure, and his life was marked by both great triumphs and personal tragedies. Meyer's novel paints a vivid picture of the political and religious turmoil of 12th-century England, and offers a thought-provoking examination of the nature of power, faith, and sacrifice.Book Details
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