... Shams, and how, by marrying him, her soul begins its true journey into fire. Set against the decline of the ByzantineEmpire and the Mongol invasions, this tale of a tempestuous love affair combines all ...
... the alchemical mystery is followed from the Near East through the ByzantineEmpire and into Europe. During these travels many pioneers in this field are met, including Roger Bacon, Raymond Lully, and Nicholas ...