{"product_id":"2940000741948","title":"The Talisman, A Waverley Novel","description":"THE TALISMAN is a fictionalized account of Richard the Lion-Heart's crusade. Richard's efforts were undone more by disaffection within his own ranks than by his opponent's success, though Saladin, the Saracen leader, was a commander of genius.\u003cp\u003e\"Scott's intelligent portrayal of this pivotal event is lively and well informed.  Richard and Saladin excite admiration, which makes the portrayals historically accurate and sound.\"  (Northeast Reviews)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalter Scott, later Sir Walter, was a Scottish lawyer who turned to writing. He, more than any other author, made the age of chivalry live for millions of readers with such works as IVANHOE.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026R Samizdat Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144161411312,"sku":"2940000741948","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940000741948_p0.jpg?v=1763545036","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940000741948","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}