Lionheart, Ben Kane
Lionheart, Ben Kane
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Lionheart
The first thrilling instalment in the Lionheart series

Author: Ben Kane

Narrator: Philip Stevens

Unabridged: 15 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orion

Published: 05/28/2020

Synopsis

'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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Ben Kane

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by JACKIE A. MCALLISTER

Heartwarming David's book was inspirational, heartwarming and a tale of courage and forgiveness. His love for music, his family, God and Kristi give him the strength to recover from his accident. I enjoyed the fact that the songs he wrote were part of the book. I know his future is going to be great......more

Goodreads review by Amy R Whitecotton

What an amazing true story of hope, courage, and love! When a friend recommended LIONHEART to me, I had no idea of the powerful impact it would have! Thank you to David and Kristi for sharing your inpirational journey and for the reminder to always look at the bright side and to live life with hope,......more

Goodreads review by Thomas

This is an incredible story. And truly inspiring.......more

Goodreads review by Terry

Lionheart has heart! David Francisco is not a gifted writer, but he has an incredible energy, love of life and a truly uplifting, optimistic, radiant spirit. His raw, passionate style brings even more meaningfulness to the autobiography and his inspiring message. I loved Liohheart. David Francisco t......more

Quotes

Kane deftly draws a portrait of the charismatic and ruthless Richard. The 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. THE TIMES

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. THE SUNDAY TIMES

Lionheart has plenty of betrayal, bloodshed and rich historical detail. 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 LADY

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! SUNDAY SPORT, Books of the Year

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