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At the age of thirty-two, Richard the Lionheart has finally succeeded Henry II to the English throne. And, against his father's wishes, he intends to make Berengaria, daughter of the King of Navarre, his Queen. But first he must fulfil his vow to his country to win back Jerusalem for the Christian world. Leaving England to begin his crusade, Richard's kingdom is left in the hands of his brother, John, who casts covetous eyes on the crown, and his sister, Joanna, who is willing to defy even a king.
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Jean Plaidy, one of the pre-eminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993. For further information about our Jean Plaidy reissues and mailing list, please visit www.randomhouse.co.uk/minisites/jeanplaidy
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6 人中、6人の方が、｢このレビューが参考になった｣と投票しています。
RICHARD THE LION-HEARTED...
2008/3/11
形式:マスマーケット|Amazonが確認した購入
Beloved author, also known to her legion of fans as Victoria Holt, tells the story of that Plantagenet scion, Richard the Lion-Hearted. Known for his fearlessness, as well as his desire to fight in the Crusades against the Infidels, he dreamt of capturing the city of Jerusalem and restoring it to the Christians. Unfortunately, his dream took him away from the governance of England, which enabled his brother, John, to cause mischief in the kingdom. Richard also had certain sexual proclivities, which made him abhor being with his wife, Berengaria. While he was mindful of his obligation to beget an heir, he did not bestir himself to do much about it.
While I love Jean Plaidy's books, this was not one of my favorites. I found some of it repetitious, especially in terms of the innuendo about Richard's alleged homosexuality. In fact, Richard came across as somewhat unlikable and naive. The book almost reads as if it were a romance novel, at times, and is not up to Ms. Plaidy's usual high standards. Still, fans of the author will get a modicum of enjoyment from this book.
While I love Jean Plaidy's books, this was not one of my favorites. I found some of it repetitious, especially in terms of the innuendo about Richard's alleged homosexuality. In fact, Richard came across as somewhat unlikable and naive. The book almost reads as if it were a romance novel, at times, and is not up to Ms. Plaidy's usual high standards. Still, fans of the author will get a modicum of enjoyment from this book.
3 人中、3人の方が、｢このレビューが参考になった｣と投票しています。
The Heart of a Legend
2008/10/30
形式:マスマーケット|Amazonが確認した購入
Everyone knows of Richard I. Richard the Lion Hearted. Richard of Robin Hood fame. Richard I was a very good King of England. Long live King Richard!
But was Richard really that good of a king to the people of England? This book shows that he really wasn't. When it came down to it Richard spent nearly his whole reign as King of England, Duke of Normandy and Duke of Aquitaine, among other titles, away from these lands and fighting in the Third Crusade. A "noble" cause, but one that ultimately cost him in so many ways.
He promises to go on this crusade with the King of France, Phillip II, his closest friend in the world. So close that many thought there may be something else to their friendship. They go and along the way encounter many problems. Richard must rescue his sister Joanna from the tyrant and usurper, Tancred. He must, very unwillingly, wed Berengaria, the princess of Navarre who fell in love with him years ago. He liberates the island of Cyprus from Isaac Comnenus, and then he finally makes it to Acre.
There he finds it's not so easy to take. Saladin is a very formidible foe. He learns to respect him, as Saladin does him. To the point that Saladin himself coems to nurse him back to health. But he committs some very misguided deeds while there that haunt him for the rest of his life.
Overall the Third Crusade, or at least Richard's sole aim, is a complete failure. He tries to return to England only to end up a prisoner in no one knows where.
All along in England John is stirring up trouble. Yes, Prince John of Robin Hood fame is just as evil and merciless as we know him to be. He wants to be king and is praying everday for Richard's death in the Holy Land, or, failing that, his death wherever he is being held.
His hopes fail when Richard returns and begins to bring order back to his land. Richard finds that his one time friend, Phillip of France is now his true enemy.
But this state of affairs is not to last. Richard dies in a way no one was ready for. Prince John is now the nearest heir to the throne. Berengaria is a Dowager Queen with no heir. England is in trouble. Dark times are ahead for England.
But was Richard really that good of a king to the people of England? This book shows that he really wasn't. When it came down to it Richard spent nearly his whole reign as King of England, Duke of Normandy and Duke of Aquitaine, among other titles, away from these lands and fighting in the Third Crusade. A "noble" cause, but one that ultimately cost him in so many ways.
He promises to go on this crusade with the King of France, Phillip II, his closest friend in the world. So close that many thought there may be something else to their friendship. They go and along the way encounter many problems. Richard must rescue his sister Joanna from the tyrant and usurper, Tancred. He must, very unwillingly, wed Berengaria, the princess of Navarre who fell in love with him years ago. He liberates the island of Cyprus from Isaac Comnenus, and then he finally makes it to Acre.
There he finds it's not so easy to take. Saladin is a very formidible foe. He learns to respect him, as Saladin does him. To the point that Saladin himself coems to nurse him back to health. But he committs some very misguided deeds while there that haunt him for the rest of his life.
Overall the Third Crusade, or at least Richard's sole aim, is a complete failure. He tries to return to England only to end up a prisoner in no one knows where.
All along in England John is stirring up trouble. Yes, Prince John of Robin Hood fame is just as evil and merciless as we know him to be. He wants to be king and is praying everday for Richard's death in the Holy Land, or, failing that, his death wherever he is being held.
His hopes fail when Richard returns and begins to bring order back to his land. Richard finds that his one time friend, Phillip of France is now his true enemy.
But this state of affairs is not to last. Richard dies in a way no one was ready for. Prince John is now the nearest heir to the throne. Berengaria is a Dowager Queen with no heir. England is in trouble. Dark times are ahead for England.
1 人中、1人の方が、｢このレビューが参考になった｣と投票しています。
Richard I- Fond Of War, Not So Of Women.
2008/6/17
形式:マスマーケット
I'm a huge Jean Plaidy fan, a fairly new one I must confess, having discovered her wonderful work just this year. But I have found in her novels a world I longed to know more about and have been satisfied beyond measure.
In The Heart of the Lion, Jean Plaidy paints an extraordinary picture of the fierce leader, Richard I.
Richard was his mother's favorite son- Eleanor of Aquitaine. He loved music and poetry, just as she did. He was very skilled in the art of chivalry and a hero in a time when Christians were persecuted in the Holy Land. He had a incredible appetite for war and would stop at nothing to declare victory.
Plaidy delves into the aspect of Richard's homosexuality quite a bit. I think she stresses this because of his neglect of his poor forgotten wife, Berengaria. If he had come to her more often, instead of making one excuse after another why the two of them should not be together, be it because he feared for Berengaria's safety while traveling the seas or her safety while he went into battle, etc., he may have had heirs; heirs who may have ruled England far greater than Richard's 'monster' of a brother John. But, it was what it was...
Overall, I enjoyed this third novel in the Plantagenet saga much better than the second. I truly enjoyed Richard's adventures into the Holy Land and found myself loving and hating Richard throughout. He was a strong warrior, but not so good with the ladies.
The book reads very fast and I had a hard time putting it down. It was very visual, just as Plaidy's other novels. A very good book, from beginning to tragic end...as usual.
In The Heart of the Lion, Jean Plaidy paints an extraordinary picture of the fierce leader, Richard I.
Richard was his mother's favorite son- Eleanor of Aquitaine. He loved music and poetry, just as she did. He was very skilled in the art of chivalry and a hero in a time when Christians were persecuted in the Holy Land. He had a incredible appetite for war and would stop at nothing to declare victory.
Plaidy delves into the aspect of Richard's homosexuality quite a bit. I think she stresses this because of his neglect of his poor forgotten wife, Berengaria. If he had come to her more often, instead of making one excuse after another why the two of them should not be together, be it because he feared for Berengaria's safety while traveling the seas or her safety while he went into battle, etc., he may have had heirs; heirs who may have ruled England far greater than Richard's 'monster' of a brother John. But, it was what it was...
Overall, I enjoyed this third novel in the Plantagenet saga much better than the second. I truly enjoyed Richard's adventures into the Holy Land and found myself loving and hating Richard throughout. He was a strong warrior, but not so good with the ladies.
The book reads very fast and I had a hard time putting it down. It was very visual, just as Plaidy's other novels. A very good book, from beginning to tragic end...as usual.
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