Description
In this richly detailed historical novel, Richard the Lionheart is captured on his journey home from the Crusades and held for ransom by the Holy Roman Emperor, setting in motion a desperate struggle that reaches from grim fortress cells to the courts of Europe. As Eleanor of Aquitaine works tirelessly to secure her son’s release, Richard’s allies and enemies maneuver amid shifting loyalties, political intrigue, and the threat of renewed war. Chronicling the final, turbulent years of Richard’s life, the novel explores the costs of kingship, the bonds of family, and the endurance demanded by power, faith, and betrayal.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 2014
706 pages
ISBN: 9780399159220
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A King's Ransom by Sharon Kay Penman.