The Lily and the Lion
The Accursed Kings, Book 6
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Narrated by:
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Peter Joyce
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By:
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Maurice Druon
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“This is the original Game of Thrones.” George R.R. Martin.
The royal house of France has fallen. Charles IV is dead, fulfilling the curse of the Templars once and for all. This leaves the path to the throne open for Robert of Artois to place his cousin, Philippe of Valois, upon it. Having committed fraud, perjury and murder in the name of the new king, Robert expects to receive a title and his full reward.
But the days of betrayal are far from over and Robert is banished to England. In the land of France’s enemies vengeance sparks fresh conflict as King Edward III and his new ally prepare for war. As swords are sharpened the lion wakes and a pretender threatens France once more …
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Critic reviews
‘Iron kings and strangled queens, battles and betrayals, lies and lust, the curse of the Templars, the doom of a great dynasty – and all of it (well, most of it) straight from the pages of history, and believe me, the Starks and the Lannisters have nothing on the Capets and Plantagenets. Whether you are a history buff or a fantasy fan, Druon's epic will keep you turning pages. This was the original game of thrones’
GEORGE R.R. MARTIN
‘Blood-curdling tale of intrigue, murder, corruption and sexual passion’
SUNDAY TIMES
‘Barbaric, sensual, teeming with life, based in wide reading and sound scholarship…among the best historical novels’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
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- D.Rockwood
- 14-01-16
Best one.
My favourite book out of all 7 books of the accursed kings two thumbs up
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- miss r bellamy
- 03-01-15
The Lily and the Lion
I couldn't put it down, await the next book with great interest. very well read.
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- Duncerman
- 07-06-23
A fantastic book with a story you couldn't make up
The story continues and takes so many twists and turns. All based on historically accurate events which make it all the more fascinating. For a book written originally in French its English adaptation is excellent. Laced with some great philosophic chapters.
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