Chronicles of the Black Lion1 Rebellion

As war looms in 1213, England stands at a crossroads. King John’s rule is fragile, with barons and foreign claimants watching closely as Prince Louis and the French crown are cast into the balance. In the midst of this turbulence, Estienne Wace, an orphan squire raised by the legendary knight Earl William Marshal, must prove himself worthy of his guardian’s name. With loyalty tested and danger around every corner, he confronts a continent’s worth of ambition and betrayal while trying to safeguard a realm on the edge of upheaval.

Estienne’s path is intertwined with the struggle to preserve King John’s tenuous grip on the throne, as usurpers emerge from every quarter and the fate of England hangs in the balance. The tale blends historical detail with the personal journey of a young man navigating loyalty, courage, and one of England’s most controversial reigns.

PRAISE for REBELLION: a gripping and tautly-woven tale of a young squire thrust into the house of William Marshal. Rich, engrossing and beautifully historical, a page-turner from start to finish. Readers praise the vivid re-creation of Magna Carta’s era and the dramatic end of King John’s reign. This is a thrilling start to a new series, sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction and the era of William Marshall.

Kenmerken

• Historische roman, 1213 najaar in Engeland
• Hoofdpersonage: Estienne Wace, beschermeling van William Marshal
• Strijd tussen koning John, Franse troepen en opstandelingen
• Verhaal verweven met William Marshal en de Magna Carta-periode
• Episch avontuur dat loyaliteit, moed en verraad onderzoekt
• Geschreven voor liefhebbers van Bernard Cornwell en Conn Iggulden

Gebruik

1. Lees het verhaal in chronologische volgorde.
2. Let op de wisselwerking tussen persoonlijke groei van Estienne en politieke ontwikkelingen.
3. Let op historische details die de periode van koning John en Magna Carta weerspiegelen.