Autumn 1192, and with Jerusalem still in the Saracens’ hands and a peace treaty agreed with their leader Saladin, Richard the Lionheart is free at last to travel back to his strife-ridden kingdom. By his side at every turn is the loyal knight Ferdia, also known as Rufus. Together they will face not just Richard’s […]
King by Ben Kane: exclusive extract for Historia
It’s our great pleasure to publish the first chapter from Ben Kane’s King, the third in his Lionheart series of books about Richard I and his trusted friend and follower, Ferdia. With thanks to Orion Books, Ben’s publisher, for the extract. Orion are also sponsoring a giveaway with us on 26 May. Richard and a […]
Crusader by Ben Kane
1189, and Richard the Lionheart’s long-awaited goal comes true as he is crowned King of England. Setting his own kingdom in order, he prepares to embark on a gruelling crusade to reclaim Jerusalem. With him on every step of the journey is Ferdia, his loyal Irish follower. Together they travel from southern France to Italy, […]
Historia giveaway! Ben Kane’s Crusader and Lionheart
To celebrate Ben Kane‘s Crusader coming out in paperback on 3 February, Historia is running a special giveaway with ten prizes! Five winners will each get one copy of Crusader, book two in his Lionheart trilogy retelling Richard I’s story, and one of Lionheart, the first book in the series. And five runners-up will each […]
Sands of the Arena and Other Stories by Ben Kane
A collection of short stories by Ben Kane. Sands of the ArenaCan a wet-behind-the-ears gladiator survive a bloody contest ordered by Emperor Caligula? The ShrineCenturion Tullus discovers that Fate will always hold him in her grip. The ArenaLegionary Piso’s much anticipated payday plays out very differently from what he expected. Eagles in the EastCaught up […]
Historia giveaway! Sands of the Arena by Ben Kane
Historia’s giveaway for September is for five copies of Ben Kane’s new collection of stories, Sands of the Arena and Other Stories, which is published on 16 September, 2021. Entries open at 9am on 12 September, 2021, and close at 11.59pm on 21 September, 2021. Five winning entrants will each receive one copy of Sands […]
Crusader by Ben Kane
It’s 1189, and Richard the Lionheart’s long-awaited goal comes true as he is crowned King of England. Setting his own kingdom in order, he prepares to embark on a gruelling crusade to reclaim Jerusalem. With him on every step of the journey is Ferdia, his loyal Irish follower. Together they travel from southern France to […]
Crusader by Ben Kane: exclusive extract for Historia
Ben Kane‘s Crusader, the second book in his Lionheart series, takes the newly-crowned Richard I and his companion Ferdia through intrigue, siege, and conquest to the Holy Land – where Saladin is waiting. Our exclusive extract for Historia comes from the beginning of the book. Ferdia, nicknamed Rufus, is racked with guilt after killing Henry, […]