El Rey Médico
A story of love, exile, science and crown in the Córdoba of Al-Andalus
Language: this book is written in Spanish.
In short: “El Rey Médico” is a historical novel in Spanish set in 11th-century Córdoba, in al-Andalus. It tells the love story of María, a Christian blacksmith’s daughter, and Omar, the son of a Muslim ruler, whose exile takes them to Alexandria, where medicine changes the way he understands power. It is for readers of historical fiction, romance and coming-of-age stories.
Love will lead him into exile. Learning to heal will change the way he rules.
Córdoba, 11th century. María, the daughter of a Christian blacksmith, and Omar, the son of a Muslim ruler, meet while helping a wounded boy by the river.
When their love defies their families’ plans, both choose a life no one prepared them for. Their escape and a dangerous voyage will take them all the way to Egypt.
- GenreHistorical novel set in Al-Andalus, in Spanish
- AuthorAlfonso Ángel Morales Toledano
- LanguageSpanish
- FormatsKindle and paperback
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Who it is for
- Readers of historical fiction set in Al-Andalus and 11th-century Córdoba.
- Anyone looking for a love story between two worlds, Christian and Muslim, with travel and adventure.
- Fans of novels where medicine and ancient knowledge play a part in the plot.
What is included
- The story of María, daughter of a Christian blacksmith, and Omar, son of a Muslim ruler.
- A journey that starts in Córdoba and crosses the Mediterranean to Egypt.
- A complete, standalone novel, written in Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is “El Rey Médico” set?
It begins in 11th-century Córdoba, in Al-Andalus, and follows its protagonists on a voyage that takes them to Egypt.
Is it a standalone novel?
Yes. The story begins and ends in this book.
Is the book in English or in Spanish?
In Spanish. This page describes it in English, but the book is written and published in Spanish only.
Is this book included in Kindle+ (formerly Kindle Unlimited)?
Kindle+ availability depends on the Kindle edition being enrolled in KDP Select. Check this title on Amazon for current availability.
Where can I buy it?
On Amazon, in Kindle and paperback editions. The buttons on this page take you to the book on Amazon.com, where you will see the current price. It is also listed on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca.
Behind the book
The novel grew out of the author’s walks through Córdoba, his home city, and his interest in the history of al-Andalus. The setting is real, 11th-century Córdoba and medieval Egypt, but Yusuf, Omar and their ruling house belong to an imaginary dynasty: it is historical fiction, not a biography.
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