The lily and the lion
By: Maurice Druon ; translated from French by Humphrey Hare
Contributors: Hare, Humphrey, translator
Edition: Harper edition.
Series: The accursed kings -- bk. 6
Publisher: Harper
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 402
ISBN-13: 9780007491360
Subjects: Kings and rulers; Fiction; Betrayal; Templars; History
Work titles: Lys et le lion
Description: 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.
Notes: "First published in Great Britain by Rupert Hart-Davis 1961"--Title page verso.

Novel.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 395-402).

Translated from the French.