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 […]
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, […]
Historia giveaway! Ben Kane’s two latest books
Historia’s giveaway for March 2021 is for two books: one luxury gold-foiled proof of Lionheart by Ben Kane, his new retelling of the story of Richard I, as well as one copy of the red-foiled sequel, Crusader, which will be published on 29 April, 2021. Entries open at 12pm on 8 March, 2021, and close […]