The Saracen or Matilda and Malek Adhel V1: A Crusade Romance is a novel written by Sophie Ristaud Cottin and originally published in 1810. The story is set during the Crusades and follows the love story between Matilda, a Christian woman, and Malek Adhel, a Saracen prince. Despite their different backgrounds and religious beliefs, the two fall deeply in love and must navigate the challenges of their society's prejudices and the ongoing conflict between...