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The Three Students
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026039441
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Three Students is a sweeping historical novel set against the vibrant and turbulent landscape of 11th-century Persia. The narrative centers on a legendary pact made between three schoolmates-Omar Khayyám, Nizam-ul-Mulk, and Hassan-i Sabbah-who vow that whichever of them attains power or fortune first will assist the others. As their lives unfold, the story follows their divergent paths: Omar becomes the world-renowned poet and astronomer; Nizam-ul-Mulk rises to become the wise and powerful Grand Vizier; and Hassan-i Sabbah evolves into the enigmatic and feared founder of the Order of Assassins.
Through the intertwining destinies of these three iconic figures, Haldane Macfall explores profound themes of ambition, loyalty, and the philosophical search for truth. From the intellectual brilliance of the court at Isfahan to the dark intrigues of the fortress at Alamut, the work captures the cultural richness and political volatility of the Seljuk Empire. The Three Students stands as a compelling blend of biographical fiction and historical adventure, offering a vivid window into a pivotal era of history and the origins of some of its most enduring legends.
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