Richard The Lionheart Collection 3 Books Set by Ben Kane (King, Lionheart, Crusader)
The story begins in , during the reign of Henry II. The narrative follows Ferdia , a young Irish nobleman taken hostage to ensure his father’s loyalty to the English crown. While imprisoned in Wales, Ferdia saves the life of the legendary Richard Plantagenet during a skirmish.
As a reward, Ferdia is made Richard's squire, and the two travel to Aquitaine to suppress rebellious nobles. The novel covers the grueling military campaigns and political infighting that earned Richard his "Lionheart" moniker, while highlighting that the greatest threats to Richard often came from his own family—particularly his jealous brother, Henry. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
