--- product_id: 5247933 title: "Lionheart (Plantagenets Book 4)" brand: "sharon kay penman" price: "5071 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/5247933-lionheart-plantagenets-book-4 store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Lionheart (Plantagenets Book 4) **Brand:** sharon kay penman **Price:** 5071 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lionheart (Plantagenets Book 4) by sharon kay penman - **How much does it cost?** 5071 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/5247933-lionheart-plantagenets-book-4) ## Best For - sharon kay penman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sharon kay penman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Lionheart (Plantagenets Book 4) ## Images ![Lionheart (Plantagenets Book 4) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KckEF-9VL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wild, woolly, rambunctious, riveting, all-consuming action-adventure. *by C***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 10, 2021* When I first decided to read a novel about the life of King Richard, the Lion-heart, I wasn't exactly sure where to begin. Was he Richard I, II, or III? Neither did I know in which time period he lived, Medieval or Renaissance? Somehow, I knew that he tied in with a really existing person or the fictional character of Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest, Nottingham, England fame, from what I'd remembered about the stories I'd read and television programs I'd watched as a youngster. Coincidentally, the King Richard, known and loved by the common folk had been missing-in-action, in the heat of battle, on a Crusade to the Holy Land, or being held as a prisoner in a castle in some foreign country during that era--which may have influenced Robin Hood and company to react negatively and behave in an unruly manner. Robin Hood, the infamous and jovial archer of legend, in cahoots with his group of hunters and gatherers were forced to survive by fleeing deep within the forest, hunting wild animals, and picking nuts and berries in order to obtain food, so that they and other poor village people of modest means wouldn't starve to death. Meanwhile, back at the castle, the Sheriff of Nottingham intended to pursue them relentlessly for poaching, and illegally hunting the King's deer. This particular King in question would probably have been King John, King Richard's youngest brother, taking it upon himself to fill in for the missing and, later, presumed dead King Richard; although, as I understand the situation, the true King Richard had left perfectly qualified, benevolent leaders in charge while he was away on his travels; namely, his mother, Eleanor; the "Arch Bishop of York;" and a certain "Bishop of Ely," whom King Richard had duly appointed as Chancellor before he departed and was his most trusted advisor at that time. To continue with the story, then, in the larger scheme of all things futile or feudal, as the case may be, Robin and his "band of merry men" had become outlaws and desperadoes, hiding in the forest, as "wanted men," and "fugitives from justice," all because their good, benevolent, kind, and understanding King Richard was not there to protect them from tyranny, cruelty, and other abuses of power. Nevertheless, they truly wanted to lead better lives and improve their overall living conditions. So, they began to participate in area social events, such as local fairs, festivals, and tournaments. Hence, after studying the dreadful plight of Robin Hood, I proceeded to read the riveting historical novel, "Lionheart," by Sharon Kay Penman, published in 2011, for further information. I was not at all disappointed to learn a great many facts bearing on the legend of the very impressive, chivalrous, and righteous King Richard I. The detailed book was very well-written indeed! By the end, I learned that the author had also written a sequel to the book. The title of the sequel is, "A King's Ransom." It definitely looks like worthwhile reading to me, for those of us who want to gain an even more thorough, if not complete understanding of the life, times, and legend of King Richard I. Taking a wild guess at the net result and ultimate outcome of this particular book, I'd have to speculate and wager that the dubious kings of other nations and miscellaneous empires take every opportunity to stab dear Richard in the back, figuratively speaking, in order to get even with him, for his popularity, magnanimity, and great achievements, out of pure spite, malice, and jealousy. Moreover, their designated appointees would attempt to ruin a wily upstart such as Robin Hood and his life and livelihood in the process, since he and King Richard are quintessentially "two peas in a pod;" archetype characters, "cut from the same cloth." Or, chain-mail, as the case may be. To summarize, then, after perusing a few good books on the subject, and carefully scrutinizing the looming issues at work, we learn more about kings and hoodlums than we ever did before. Simultaneously, we begin to wonder about pirates. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lionheart is full of soul! *by L***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 7, 2011* Sharon Kay Penman is the much-lauded veteran author of historical fiction and medieval mysteries that have taken us from battlements atop Welsh castles to the decadent Courts of Love in France. Her latest endeavor, Lionheart, centers on warrior king Richard I of England, which catapults us into the Holy Land where fierce battle, malady, and the relentless climate claim lives in equal measure. For those of you who know nothing about Richard I, or Lionheart as he is more aptly named, then you are in for a scrumptious treat.Richard is the third son of the formidable duo Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II of England, with the sharp mind and physical prowess that give credence to his legendary heroics during the Third Crusade. Throughout the centuries, beginning during Richard's own life, historians have much maligned the crusading king's personality, relationships, and military decisions during the Crusades. He has been portrayed as a crude, neglectful husband to his Navarrese wife, Berengaria, of abandoning the holy quest to re-capture Jerusalem, and even of a politically damaging homosexual relationship with King Philippe II of France.In Lionheart, Penman gallantly attempts to separate the real man from the myth, where so often the truth skillfully hides somewhere in between. She succeeds in this by seamlessly weaving a series of complicated events and relationships that peer directly into this troubled king's soul. Moreover, she grounds her efforts in solid historical fact, which is far more breathtaking than any fabrication could be.In the year 1189, Lionheart begins with Richard's large-scale preparations to leave with Philippe II in a shared endeavor to re-capture Jerusalem. However, the lofty machinations of men lead them first to Sicily, and then to the bloodstained beaches of Cyprus before arriving at the tiring siege at Acre, in the Holy Land. However, as Richard travels over vast desert and through suffocating forest to reach Jerusalem, the reader does not find a one-dimensional tale of sword thrusts and battle cries. Richard faces strife within his army, threats to his throne from his ally, Philippe, domestic foibles with his reserved but strong wife, an unexpected respect for the enemy leader, Salah-din, and daily brushes with death that simultaneously bolsters his reputation while threatening the success of the crusade.Not to worry, this tome is not entirely Richard-dominated. Beautifully developed characters such as his fiery sister Joanna, and his wife Berengaria lend femininity to a turbulent environment and exhibit the kind of strength any knight would admire. Richard's bosom companions, Henri, Count of Champagne, and Morgan, his fictional Welsh cousin, demonstrate the kind of love and loyalty this complicated man inspired.What makes this book unique and successful among dozens, maybe hundreds of other books and movies written about the Angevin dynasty and its crusading warrior king? It's not only Lionheart himself, but the soulful subtlety of the human condition that Penman has always been able to effortlessly convey. Breathing life into long-dead people and places is no easy feat, and in Lionheart it is managed so brilliantly that the reader fruitlessly sends a silent prayer upward every time Richard gallops into battle. One cannot help but feel that not only are you glimpsing into Richard's heart and soul, but that you are peering into Penman's too. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Dull compared with Henry and Eleanor *by R***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 31, 2022* This is the fourth Penman novel I've read, and it is easily the least interesting. I don't really think that is her fault - it is just that the subject matter is rather dull. Richard the Lionheart travels to Palestine, falls out with the French, kills Muslims, falls out with the French some more, gets ill, gets better, kills Muslims, falls out with the French etc....etc.....A really dull story and there isn't much Penman can do with it. She tries to give Richard some character but he is an unappealing man. I actually wonder why she doesn't also deal with what was going on in England at the same time. That was a more varied story.The previous novels in the series dealt with far more interesting Plantagenets. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/5247933-lionheart-plantagenets-book-4](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/5247933-lionheart-plantagenets-book-4) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*