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September 1193. King Richard Lionheart is based on a German jail, held for ransom from the emperor. His mother, Dowager Queen Eleanor, ransacks Britain for gold to purchase his freedom, while his younger brother, John, plots with King Philippe of France to make sure that he rots and dies in chains.When a ransom cost disappears, Eleanor quickly dispatches small Justin de Quincy to research. In crazy, stunning Wales, his commitment to the king is likely to be very tested–as a fascinating woman, a smart Welsh king, a pompous edge earl, and a traitor of the darkest color welcome him with fake smiles and dangerous conspiracies.