Dragon’s Lair
Dragon’s Lair by Sharon Kay Penman, published by Penguin in 2005, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the tumultuous events of July 1193. The story unfolds with Richard Lionheart, King of England, imprisoned in an Austrian dungeon, while his mother, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, raises a ransom to secure his release. Complications arise as Richard’s brother John schemes for the crown, and the ransom payment mysteriously disappears in Wales, leading to a quest filled with danger and intrigue.
Readers will follow Justin de Quincy, Eleanor’s most trusted man, as he embarks on a perilous journey to recover the lost ransom. This edition, featuring 302 pages in English, delves into themes of loyalty, power struggles, and the complexities of medieval politics. As Justin navigates a landscape rife with rebellion and lawlessness, the narrative intertwines elements of mystery and detective work, offering a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in history.
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“July, 1193: Richard Lionheart, King of England and eldest son of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, is prisoner in an Austrian dungeon. The Queen has raised a ransom to pay off the Holy Roman Emperor to secure her son’s release, much to the annoyance of Richard’s brother John, who is scheming to place the crown on his own head. When the ransom payment vanishes in the wilds of Wales – a country of rebellion and lawlessness – Eleanor sends her most trusted man to find and retrieve it. But Justin de Quincy has no way of knowing that he is about to set foot along a trail of murder and intrigue that will not only endanger his life but also determine the future of the entire kingdom. He is about the enter the dragon’s lair …” — back cover.
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