[Making of England 04] • Lionheart

** *Lionheart * ** **is the latest historical adventure novel from Stewart Binns, covering the extraordinary life of King Richard the Lionheart.**

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Richard of Aquitaine, the third son of King Henry II, is developing a fearsome reputation for being a ruthless warrior. Arrogant and conceited he earns the name Richard Lionheart for his bravery and brutality on the battlefield.

After the death his brothers, Richard's impatience to take the throne, and gain the immense power that being King over a vast empire would bring him, leads him to form an alliance with Philip II, King of France.

After invading his father's lands on the Continent, Richard Lionheart goes on to defeat the King's army at the tumultuous Battle of Ballans. Taking his place on the throne he begins his bloody quest to return the Holy Land to Christian rule.

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Stewart Binns' *Making of England* series features *Conquest, Crusade*, *Anarchy* and his latest historical page-turner, *Lionheart*.

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**Praise for Stewart Binns:**

'A fascinating mix of fact, legend and fiction ... this is storytelling at its best.' *Daily Mail*

'Stewart Binns has produced a real page-turner, a truly stunning adventure story - *Alastair Campbell*

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Stewart Binns began his professional life as an academic. He then pursued several adventures, including a stint at the BBC, before settling into a career as a schoolteacher, specializing in history. Later in life, a lucky break took him back to the BBC, which was the beginning of a successful career in television. He has won a BAFTA, a Grierson, an RTS and a Peabody for his documentaries. Stewart's passion is English history, especially its origins and folklore. His previous novels *Conquest, Crusade* and *Anarchy* published to great acclaim.