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Lady Alix Oliver, 16, stares in horror. She and her brother William, 14, are trapped in Trowleigh castle. They are being held hostage by a horde of Danish mercenaries ordered there by Prince John. The children's father, Baron Justin Oliver, cannot help. He has suddenly gone missing in the Third Crusade. King Richard, the Lionheart, a close friend of the Olivers, cannot help either. He has been imprisoned in Germany, and an impossible ransom demanded for his release. Meanwhile, Prince John, the king's ruthless younger brother, sees a rare chance. Not only can he now steal the throne, he can plot with the king of France to keep Richard in prison indefinitely. In all the chaos, John will get even at last with the man he feels humiliated him long ago: Lord Oliver. The baron is out of reach, but the Prince is more than happy to turn all the vengeance his wicked soul can devise upon Alix and William. Brother and sister must escape to Normandy, but who would dare help them if it meant incurring the wrath of the most vicious and powerful man in the kingdom? Treachery, betrayal, faith and courage in the Age of Chivalry and Romance. Fans of Ken Follett's Kingsbridge novels will enjoy this series set in the same period: for Christian readers 13 and up (G-rated).

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A thrilling page-turner. Fast-paced action and riveting drama draw you immediately into medieval times and treacherous alliances. - Aaron Zook, Jr. award-winning author of the Thunder and Lightning series. A breathless race of an adventure, weaving meticulous historic detail with living, breathing characters. Rutledge's sophisticated writing stands out in the field. - Allison Pittman, award winning Tyndale author of The Seamstress and Loving Luther A great historical fiction book with strong Christian themes. A study guide provides clear directions for Christian school and home school students (grades 8 and above) desiring academic credit in history and/or English. - Robin Spencer, Christian Education Institute Set in the spectacular and dramatic days of the early Plantagenet kings, William and [Lady] Alix Oliver face the challenges of a world suddenly turned upside down and fraught with danger. - Scott Amos, Professor of History, University of Lynchburg Brings the Middle Ages to life. Follow the Oliver siblings as they seek to right a wrong done to their noble family and as they 'come of age' in the process. - David Madsen, Associate Professor of English, Maranatha Baptist University

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