Here be Dragons
Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman, published by Collins in 1986, is a historical fiction novel set in thirteenth-century Wales, a nation grappling with the ambitions of England’s King John. The narrative centers on Llewelyn, Prince of North Wales, who marries Joanna, the king’s illegitimate daughter, in a bid to secure a fragile peace. As Joanna navigates her growing affection for Llewelyn, the looming threat of King John’s relentless pursuit of power challenges her loyalties and love.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that explores the complexities of love and allegiance against a backdrop of political strife. The story delves into the lives of its characters as they confront the turbulent dynamics between Wales and England, highlighting themes of power, passion, and betrayal. This first edition spans 768 pages and is presented in English, marking the beginning of a trilogy that continues with Falls the Shadow and The Reckoning.
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Thirteenth-century Wales is a divided country, ever at the mercy of England’s ruthless, power-hungry King John. Llewelyn, Prince of North Wales, secures an uneasy truce by marrying the English king’s beloved illegitimate daughter, Joanna, who slowly grows to love her charismatic and courageous husband. But as John’s attentions turn again and again to subduing Wales–and Llewelyn–Joanna must decide where her love and loyalties truly lie. The turbulent clashes of two disparate worlds and the destinies of the individuals caught between them spring to life in this magnificent novel of power and passion, loyalty and lies. The book that began the trilogy that includes Falls the Shadow and The Reckoning, Here Be Dragons brings thirteenth-century England, France, and Wales to tangled, tempestuous life.
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