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Title: Lionheart
Author: Stewart Binns
Narrator: Richard Burnip
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-06-17
Publisher: Oakhill Publishing
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
King Henry II reigns over a vast empire, but he is aging, and his ambitious sons are restless. Henrys third son, Richard of Aquitaine, is developing a fearsome reputation as a ruthless warrior, and he earns the name Richard Lionheart for his bravery and brutality on the battlefield.
After the deaths of his brothers, Richards impatience to take the throne leads him to form an alliance with France. And so Richard begins his bloody quest to return the Holy Land to Christian rule.
Critic Reviews:
"A fascinating mix of fact, legend and fiction...this is storytelling at its best." (Daily Mail)
Members Reviews:
Exhilarating
Everything historical fiction should. Adventure excitement romance tradgedy and most of all Real history !!!!!
Five Stars
if you want to understand the crusade and why they were important A Must Read
Three Stars
Best of the 4 books
Five Stars
great read
One of the best versions of the LIonheart's life out there!
Stewart Binns has written an engrossing biographical novel of the life of King Richard I, known as the Lionheart, the son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard was a fascinating historical character, one of legendary acclaim. At the tender age of 16, Richard successfully led his first army to a victorious win against rebels who thwarted his father. History describes him as a valiant, courageous, competent military leader. Wise, gallant, and shrewd, he was fair, generous, but could also be ruthless and unwavering.
Stewart Binns has done an exemplary job of bringing to life this fascinating man with all his faults, endearing qualities, and struggles. Of all the books written on Richard the Lionheart, this novel was particularly compelling because the author has a talent for writing historical facts without drowning the reader in an over abundance of mundane political and historical detail. Truly, the story was easy to follow, with each character being adequately introduced and easily remembered. Poignant interactions, intense battle scenes, and rich storytelling all worked together to splendidly keep me enthralled to the end. Brilliant descriptions made me feel as if I could reach out and touch Richard the duke, the knight, the warrior. This is truly one of the best books of Richard the Lionheart I have ever read. A men's adventure tale definitely worth reading.