The Novice: A Love Story by Mirella Sichirollo Patzer Publication Date: September 15, 2014 H&W Press Formats: eBook, Paperback; 380p Genre: Historical Fiction/Historical Romance Source: This book was given to me by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tour in exchange for an honest review. A young woman on the verge of taking her vows to become a nun. A desperate flight from a murderous massacre. One honorable man comes to her rescue. Another becomes her nemesis and captor. And a life and death search to reunite with her one true love . Synopsis: In 10th century Naples, Saracens run rampant, annihilating villages, murdering women and children. Death and despair is everywhere. Alone in the world, Sara is a young novice plagued with doubts about taking her final vows to become a nun. When her convent is attacked, she flees for her life straight into the arms of a group of Saracens who leave her to die alone in the woods. An honorable cavalier...