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He was the bastard son of King Richard the Lionheart—abandoned, forgotten… and ready to take his revenge.
AD 1200. As kingdoms crumble and the embers of war smoulder across Christendom, Philip of Cognac emerges from the shadows. Raised in exile and denied his birthright, he is thrust into a brutal world of blood and betrayal, where kings fall, empires clash, and loyalty can be fatal.
From the war-torn fields of Normandy to the imperial walls of Constantinople, Philip must forge his own legacy. But can the illegitimate son of a dead crusader king survive the treachery of enemies—and friends—who would see him broken?
A tale of war, vengeance, and destiny at the end of the Age of Chivalry.
Perfect for fans of Sharon Kay Penman, Ben Kane, and Conn Iggulden.
Genre: Historical
AD 1200. As kingdoms crumble and the embers of war smoulder across Christendom, Philip of Cognac emerges from the shadows. Raised in exile and denied his birthright, he is thrust into a brutal world of blood and betrayal, where kings fall, empires clash, and loyalty can be fatal.
From the war-torn fields of Normandy to the imperial walls of Constantinople, Philip must forge his own legacy. But can the illegitimate son of a dead crusader king survive the treachery of enemies—and friends—who would see him broken?
A tale of war, vengeance, and destiny at the end of the Age of Chivalry.
Perfect for fans of Sharon Kay Penman, Ben Kane, and Conn Iggulden.
Genre: Historical
Praise for this book
"A riveting romp through 1190s/1200s France through the eyes of one of history's most overlooked royal sons as told by one of the UK's most engaging historians and authors. I thoroughly approved of Pilling's choice of Philip of Cognac as protagonist and enjoyed witnessing the story from his perspective. From the personalities of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart and John to the lower classes, and the mighty walls of Gisors to the lush fields of Aquitaine, Pilling has a talent for making history come alive." - John Paul Davis
"David Pilling masterfully crafts a dark and dangerous world, filled with intrigue and the raw spirit of an outlaw determined to carve his own destiny." - Tony Riches
"An action-filled, and yet very personal and emotional tale, giving us the known exploits of one of the greatest could-have-beens of British history, and crafting his unknown life beyond that. Pilling uses his considerable historical knowledge to bring Philip of Cognac to life, and manages to create a plausible and fascinating tale in the process." - S J A Turney
"David Pilling masterfully crafts a dark and dangerous world, filled with intrigue and the raw spirit of an outlaw determined to carve his own destiny." - Tony Riches
"An action-filled, and yet very personal and emotional tale, giving us the known exploits of one of the greatest could-have-beens of British history, and crafting his unknown life beyond that. Pilling uses his considerable historical knowledge to bring Philip of Cognac to life, and manages to create a plausible and fascinating tale in the process." - S J A Turney
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