Heilige
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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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