Lionheart by Ben Kane
Introducing LIONHEART - the new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Ben Kane.Kane deftly draws a portrait of the charismatic and ruthless RichardThe dynastic complications of an ageing, paranoid king
with four ambitious sons are fascinating. And the battles are gory. Kane's Richard the Lionheart will rightly win loyal camp
followers.
Richard the Lionheart's name echoes down the centuries as one of history's great warriors, and this book will immortalise him even more. A rip-roaring epic, filled with arrows and spattered with blood. Gird yourself with mail when you start. * Paul Finch *
Ben's deeply authoritative depiction of the time is delivered in a deft manner. I was immersed in the detail of Rufus's life, with its heat and cold, its odours, foods, clothing, beasts, politics and all the other minutiae of the age. * Simon Scarrow *
Kane's virtues as a writer of historical adventures - lively prose, thorough research, colourful action - are again apparent. -- Nick Rennison * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
Lionheart has plenty of betrayal, bloodshed and rich historical detail. -- Martin Chilton * INDEPENDENT *
A fast-paced and thrilling read... it expertly examines what was a complex period in English history... a truly vibrant and
gripping read.
The first book of what promises to be an exciting trilogy. * CHOICE *
Plenty of action, blood, scheming, hatred, stealth and politics here, if that's what you want in your read - and you know it is! -- Jon Wise * SUNDAY SPORT, Books of the Year *
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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| ISBN 13 | 9781409173496 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409173496 |
| Title | Lionheart |
| Author | Ben Kane |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2021-02-18 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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