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The historical founder of the Order of Assassins (the Hashshashin). The narrative follows his rise to power in the mountain fortress of Alamut, depicting his radical religious doctrine and the absolute, terrifying discipline he imposes on his followers. Key Themes
The novel employs a dual-timeline structure, alternating between two protagonists separated by centuries but united by a singular, ruthless pursuit of perfection: Stepnova’s prose is "ruthless
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