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  • The Accursed Kings, Book 6
  • By: Maurice Druon
  • Narrated by: Peter Joyce
  • Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (38 ratings)
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The Lily and the Lion

By: Maurice Druon
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Summary

The royal house of France has fallen. Charles IV is dead, fulfilling the curse of the Templars once and for all. This leaves the path to the throne open for Robert of Artois to place his cousin, Philippe of Valois, upon it.

Having committed fraud, perjury, and murder in the name of the new king, Robert expects to receive a title and his full reward. But the days of betrayal are far from over and Robert is banished to England. In the land of France's enemies vengeance sparks fresh conflict as King Edward III and his new ally prepare for war. As swords are sharpened the lion wakes and a pretender threatens France once more.…

©2014 Maurice Druon (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

Praise for The Iron King:

"Blood-curdling tale of intrigue, murder, corruption and sexual passion" (The Sunday Times)
"Dramatic and colourful as a Dumas romance but stiffened by historical accuracy and political insight" (The Sunday Times)
"Barbaric, sensual, teeming with life, based in wide reading and sound scholarship…among the best historical novels" (The Times Literary Supplement)
"This is the original Game of Thrones." (George R.R. Martin)

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A fantastic book with a story you couldn't make up

The story continues and takes so many twists and turns. All based on historically accurate events which make it all the more fascinating. For a book written originally in French its English adaptation is excellent. Laced with some great philosophic chapters.

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My favourite book out of all 7 books of the accursed kings two thumbs up

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The Lily and the Lion

I couldn't put it down, await the next book with great interest. very well read.

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