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Crusader

Lionheart, Book 2

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'Yet another of history's most chapters given the five-star Ben Kane treatment' PAUL FINCH

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

'Historical fiction has never been more visceral' JAMES ROLLINS

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


KING. POLITICIAN. WARRIOR. CONQUEROR.

1189. Richard the Lionheart's long-awaited goal comes true as he is crowned King of England. Setting his own kingdom in order, he prepares to embark on a gruelling crusade to reclaim Jerusalem.

With him on every step of the journey is Ferdia, his loyal Irish follower. Together they travel from southern France to Italy, to the kingdom of Sicily and beyond.

Finally poised to sail to the Holy Land, Richard finds a bitter two-year-long siege awaiting him. And with it, the iconic Saracen leader responsible for the loss of Jerusalem, Saladin.

No one can agree who should fill the empty throne of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and Saladin's huge army shadows Richard's every move. Conditions are brutal, the temperatures boiling, and on the dusty field of Arsuf, the Lionheart and his soldiers face their ultimate test...

©2021 Ben Kane (P)2021 Orion Publishing Group Action & Adventure Europe Fiction Genre Fiction Great Britain Historical Fiction War & Military Royalty Middle Ages Crusade Italy Middle East
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simply amazing, loved every single word. cant wait for the next installment. please come soon!!

great sequel

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Nice story which left you hanging at the end. Nevertheless nicely written and gives an insight into life as a Crusader. Really liked that Saladin was not painted as a complete madman but rather a doughty fighter who respected his enemy.

Great Insight into the Lionheart

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I found myself utterly gripped by this book, emotionally engaged with the characters and engrossed by the vivid portrayals of battles and events. The narration was also first class. I highly recommend this.

another excellent book

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Superb again! Thank you. Looking forward to the finale. B b b b b b

Superb

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This book is first class , the history ,the detail, the narration an epic tale...

First class ..

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