Download or read book Queen of Swords written by Judith Tarr and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-10-13 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melisende, princess of the Franks, is heir to the Crusader Kingdom since she has no brothers. The crown would go to the man who married her, and after to her son. But in this "richly textured tapestry steeped in history" ("Booklist"), she proves to be a strong woman who would not submit easily to a husband's rule, nor for long.