Then He Sent Prophets is a historical fiction set in the 1300 or 1400s around Fes and Granada. I learned a bit more about the history of the region from the book and things I looked up as a result of reading. That will continue.

Sometimes, things happening so long ago can seem written such that you feel every year of the distance - not so with this book! These characters are vivid and very much alive - maybe you know people like them. The themes are universal - war and peace, faith vs religion, family and loyalty. Even if you aren't familiar with the history, you can very much enjoy the quest and characters and the plot as it winds its way around the cities. 

The ending snuck up on me in a fabulous way, but of course I won't be saying any more about that! 

*I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.