Crusader

Lionheart, Book 2

By: Ben Kane

Narrated by: Philip Stevens

'Yet another of history's most chapters given the five-star Ben Kane treatment' PAUL FINCH

'A truly vibrant and gripping read' HELENA GUMLEY-MASON

'Historical fiction has never been more visceral' JAMES ROLLINS

'A tour de force on an epic scale' DOUGLAS JACKSON


KING. POLITICIAN. WARRIOR. CONQUEROR.

1189. Richard the Lionheart's long-awaited goal comes true as he is crowned King of England. Setting his own kingdom in order, he prepares to embark on a gruelling crusade to reclaim Jerusalem.

With him on every step of the journey is Ferdia, his loyal Irish follower. Together they travel from southern France to Italy, to the kingdom of Sicily and beyond.

Finally poised to sail to the Holy Land, Richard finds a bitter two-year-long siege awaiting him. And with it, the iconic Saracen leader responsible for the loss of Jerusalem, Saladin.

No one can agree who should fill the empty throne of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and Saladin's huge army shadows Richard's every move. Conditions are brutal, the temperatures boiling, and on the dusty field of Arsuf, the Lionheart and his soldiers face their ultimate test...

©2021 Ben Kane (P)2021 Orion Publishing Group

Well written

Kane writes very clearly. Not enough good writers around. The characters and their weave of context create the difficulties of the early medieval period

Great 👍

A great story with a great performance. Leaves you wanting
to hear more. Looking forward to the next book.

Entertaining historical fiction

Well done!
I enjoyed this series & am looking forward to the 3rd book in 2022. The narrator is outstanding; a flawless performance. great voice, professional- attention to every detail
in expression.
Nothing is held back from the bloody battle scenes. Wonderful choice for an audible book . 4 stars not 5 because found myself wandering from the book sometimes. I listen much during the day when doing other things. It has in depth information about Richard the Lionheart . I learned much and enjoyed it. God’s legs, I am tad bit weary of hearing King Richard swear “god’s legs”..!

Ben Kane

This is a great story. I am a big fan of this historical era (more so English history) and history overall. Ben gave me a great window in how those days in the throne room and on the battlefield may have looked. Great story line and Philip Stevens' performance was outstanding. Cannot wait for the next book in the series.

Enjoyable Series

This is the 2nd book in a three book series. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books and I can’t wait to start the third.