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The story follows a troubadour who accompanies King Richard I of England through the crucible of the Third Crusade. Through his eyes, readers witness the complex dynamics between the king, his domineering mother Eleanor of Aquitaine, and the fiercely independent Princess Berengaria of Navarre, while the musical ambiance of the period is brought to life.
First publish date: 1951
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Norah Lofts
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