Lionheart

Name: Lionheart
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by Ben Kane Book 1 in the Lionheart Series series.

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In 1179, Ferdia is a young Irish noble held hostage following the English invasion of Ireland. When he saves the life of Richard, son of Henry II, he is taken into the prince’s household and becomes his squire and companion.

Richard is already at odds with his father and brothers over the division of Henry’s lands. Ferdia follows him into Aquitaine, where rebellious barons and family rivalries turn into open war. As Richard fights to hold his duchy and force Henry to recognise his claims, Ferdia is drawn into court intrigue, betrayal and battle. His service carries him through the collapse of Henry II’s authority and towards the moment when Richard can claim the English throne.

Historical Periods

Angevin Empire1154–1214 CE

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Henry II of England1133–1189 Richard I of England1157–1199 John, King of England1166–1216 Philip II of France1165–1223 Henry the Young King1155–1183