The start of an epic new historical adventure series from Richard Cullen introducing The Black Lion

As war approaches, the lion will roar…

1213AD.

King Richard the Lionheart is dead, and his brother, John Lackland, sits uneasily upon the throne of England.

Across the sea, Prince Louis, heir to the powerful King Philip Augustus of France, looks to King John’s crown with a covetous eye.

But King John must be wary of rebellion, as well as invasion, for even his own barons would see their king unseated, and the French pretender put in his place.

Thrust amid this tumult is young Estienne Wace, orphan squire to Earl William Marshal – the greatest knight to ever serve the kings of England, and one of the few men who still holds faith in King John’s rule.

Raised by Marshal as his ward, Estienne must prove himself worthy of his adopted father’s name, but acceptance may be the least of his troubles. War is looming, as usurpers emerge from every quarter, determined to steal England’s crown from its most wretched king.

Rebellion tells the story of events in England in the 13th century from the point of view of Etienne de Wace, a young French knight in the service of William Marshal.

These events happened the last years of the reign of King John, when the Barons of England rebelled and ended up inviting Louis the dauphin of France to rule England.

This began a war lasting 2 years, in which those who adhered to the Magna Cara and where loyal to the Kings son fought to oust Louis from England. 2 years in which the future f England hung in the balance- which rebels and guerrilla fighters roamed the land.

Rebellion is an excellent fictionalized account of his time, and of the role played by the legendary Marshal and his family as well as many others. Even the indomitable Nicola de la Haye makes an appearance.

The book is detailed in its depiction of major events without bogging the reader down in unnecessary detail- and the interesting twist at the end left me wanting more. Thankfully there is already another book.

Until then, I have 1217 by Catherine Hanley to keep me going.

Thanks to Boldwooks for approving me for this title. All opinions are freely given and wholly my own

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