He was the bastard son of King Richard the Lionheart-abandoned, forgotten. and ready to take his revenge. AD 1200. As kingdoms crumble and the embers of war smoulder across Christendom, Philip of Cognac emerges from the shadows. Raised in exile and denied his birthright, he is thrust into a brutal world of blood and betrayal, where kings fall, empires clash, and loyalty can be fatal. From the war-torn fields of Normandy to the imperial walls of Constantinople, Philip must forge his own legacy.
But can the illegitimate son of a dead crusader king survive the treachery of enemies-and friends-who would see him broken?A tale of war, vengeance, and destiny at the end of the Age of Chivalry. Perfect for fans of Sharon Kay Penman, Ben Kane, and Conn Iggulden.
He was the bastard son of King Richard the Lionheart-abandoned, forgotten. and ready to take his revenge. AD 1200. As kingdoms crumble and the embers of war smoulder across Christendom, Philip of Cognac emerges from the shadows. Raised in exile and denied his birthright, he is thrust into a brutal world of blood and betrayal, where kings fall, empires clash, and loyalty can be fatal. From the war-torn fields of Normandy to the imperial walls of Constantinople, Philip must forge his own legacy.
But can the illegitimate son of a dead crusader king survive the treachery of enemies-and friends-who would see him broken?A tale of war, vengeance, and destiny at the end of the Age of Chivalry. Perfect for fans of Sharon Kay Penman, Ben Kane, and Conn Iggulden.