The Heart of the Lion
  • Published: 2 April 2007
  • ISBN: 9780099493280
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 432
  • RRP: $45.00
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The Heart of the Lion

(The Plantagenets: book III): an engrossing historical drama of politics and passion from the Queen of English historical fiction

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1 Jun 2011
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2 Apr 2007
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The third book in Jean Plaidy's epic Plantagenet series

A fascinating story of crusades and the desire to capture countries, hearts...and the throne. If you like Philippa Gregory, you will love this historical page-turner from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy.

'Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama' -- New York Times
'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting.' -- Observer
'Oh my goodness how I enjoyed this read ...!' -- ***** Reader review
'Excellent page-turning read for history lovers' -- ***** Reader review
'Couldn't put this down' -- ***** Reader review
'Jean Plaidy really brings history to life' -- ***** Reader review
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At the age of thirty-two, Richard the Lionheart has finally succeeded Henry II to the English throne. And, against his father's wishes, he intends to make Berengaria, daughter of the King of Navarre, his Queen.

But first he must fulfil his vow to his country to win back Jerusalem for the Christian world. Leaving England to begin his crusade, Richard's kingdom is left in the hands of his brother, John, who casts covetous eyes on the crown, and his sister, Joanna, who is willing to defy even a king.
  • Published: 2 April 2007
  • ISBN: 9780099493280
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 432
  • RRP: $45.00
Categories:

About the author

Jean Plaidy

Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.

Also by Jean Plaidy

The Bastard King
The Lion of Justice
The Passionate Enemies
The Spanish Bridegroom
The Queen of Diamonds
Daughter of Satan
Caroline the Queen
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Praise for The Heart of the Lion

Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama

New York Times

Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting

Observer

Her novels are still very much to be enjoyed ... Any writer who can both educate and thrill a reader of any age deserves to be remembered and find new fans ... One only has to look at the TV/Media to see that the appetite for this kind of writing is still very much there

Matt Bates, WH Smith Travel

Miss Plaidy does full justice to the trials of Henry II's last years.The demands of the vast Angevin Empire, provide strong dramatic material which she handles with her usual skill.

Sunday Times

Outstanding

Vanity Fair

It is hard to better Jean Plaidy when she is in form...both elegant and exciting as she steers a stylish path through the feuding Plantagenets.

Daily Mirror

Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity

Guardian

Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive.

Julia Moffat, RNA