Book description
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…
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1 author picked Lionheart as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is an action-packed book that tells the story of Ferdia, an Irish noble, who is held as a hostage in Wales to ensure the good behavior of his father. He faces relentless bullying and persecution before saving the life of King Richard III and entering his court, where he becomes the king’s squire. The action continues in France as Richard attempts to put down a rebellion, but the larger threat to Ferdia himself turns out to be a member of King Richard’s own family.
The book has all the ingredients of an epic historical adventure, with thrilling action, relentless…
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