King

by Ben Kane Book 3 in the Lionheart Series series.

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In 1192, Richard I leaves the Holy Land after agreeing peace with Saladin, but the journey home places him in hostile territory. Travelling with Ferdia, he survives shipwreck and attempts to cross Europe in disguise before Leopold of Austria captures him and hands him to Emperor Henry VI.

While Richard is imprisoned and an enormous ransom is demanded, Eleanor of Aquitaine works to preserve his kingdom. John seeks the crown and Philip II attacks Richard’s lands in France. Ferdia becomes caught in the efforts to protect the captive king and secure his release. Once Richard returns, he must reassert his authority in England and wage war against Philip to recover the castles and territories lost during his absence.

Historical Periods

Angevin Empire1154–1214 CE

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Richard I of England1157–1199 John, King of England1166–1216 Philip II of France1165–1223 Leopold V, Duke of Austria1157–1194 Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor1165–1197