"For the White Christ" by Robert Ames Bennet is a historical novel that reveals the story of the days of Charlemagne. It's the story of a half-breed Norse/Arab man, who comes to serve Charlemagne, and how he wins his bride- the god-daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor. Excerpt: "Two winters ago there came to Chelles a maiden who knew many tales of the Saxon and Lombard wars,—Fastrada—" Roland's cheeks flushed, and he stooped forward eagerly. "Fastrada!" he exclaimed. "You knew her?" "For a winter's time—"