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Lionheart

The first thrilling instalment in the Lionheart series
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1179. Henry II rules over England and vast territories abroad. Yet his reign is shadowed by family unrest, with talk of rebellion stirring within the royal house. Ferdia, an Irish nobleman-turned-squire, saves the king's son, Richard, whose battlefield prowess soon earns him the legendary moniker, Lionheart. Across the English Channel, father and sons collide in brutal campaigns to suppress rebels in Aquitaine. As battles rage, Richard's greatest threat emerges not from enemies abroad but from bitter rivalry at home.
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For readers of historical fiction who relish vividly rendered medieval settings, intense family drama, and epic battle scenes.

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Introducing LIONHEART - the new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Ben Kane.

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'A rip-roaring epic' PAUL FINCH

'A truly vibrant and gripping read' HELENA GUMLEY-MASON

'An epic tale' MATTHEW HARRFY

'Historical fiction has never been more visceral' JAMES ROLLINS

'A tour de force on an epic scale' DOUGLAS JACKSON

REBEL. LEADER. BROTHER. KING.

1179. Henry II is King of England, Wales, Ireland, Normandy, Brittany and Aquitaine. The House of Plantagenet reigns supreme.

But there is unrest in Henry's house. Not for the first time, his family talks of rebellion.

Ferdia - an Irish nobleman taken captive during the conquest of his homeland - saves the life of Richard, the king's son. In reward for his bravery, he is made squire to Richard, who is already a renowned warrior.

Crossing the English Channel, the two are plunged into a campaign to crush rebels in Aquitaine. The bloody battles and gruelling sieges which followed would earn Richard the legendary name of Lionheart.

But Richard's older brother, Henry, is infuriated by his sibling's newfound fame. Soon it becomes clear that the biggest threat to Richard's life may not be rebel or French armies, but his own family...

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Readers love Ben Kane:

'Powerful evocation of our history' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An engaging and exciting read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Gripped me from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Epic tales, gorgeous prose, non-stop action' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Rich in period detail and lively in narrative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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"A rip-roaring epic, filled with arrows and spattered with blood." – Paul Finch

"Kane deftly draws a portrait of the charismatic and ruthless Richard." – Antonia Senior, The Times

"Lively prose, thorough research, colourful action." – Nick Rennison, The Sunday Times

"A fast-paced and thrilling read with rich historical detail." – Martin Chilton, Independent

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409173496

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Kenya born, Irish by blood and UK resident, Ben Kane's passion for history has seen him change career from veterinary medicine to writing, and taken him to more than 60 countries, and all 7 continents. Eleven of his novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, and his books are published in twelve languages; a million copies have sold worldwide. In 2016, his research was recognised by Bristol University with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. Kane lives in Somerset, where he writes full time.

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