Shield of Three Lions: A Novel-Quality Guarantee

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The first novel in the Alix of Wanthwaite series, by bestselling author Pamela Kaufman.

Eleven-year-old Alix is the daughter of the baron of Wanthwaite, whose lands alongthe Scottish border are among the best in England. But when her family is killedand her lands seized, Alix is forced to flee from the only home she’s ever one hope of restoring her inheritance is to plead her case to King Richard theLion Heart, who is far away in France, preparing to go on his Crusade. Alix resolvesto follow him. She cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and takes the road south to London.

Disguised as a beautiful young boy, Alix is more than befriended by the handsomeand mysterious King Richard, even becoming his favorite page. Their relationshipsets tongues wagging and places Alix in considerable danger as the battle for Jerusalemunfolds.

“Richly rewarding,superbly written… The richness of the characters, the historical details, andthe story as a whole make this novel a memorable reading experience.”—Chicago Sun-Times