The Lions' Torment

by Blanche d'Alpuget

The third book in the compelling Birth of the Plantagenets series follows the battle for dominance between the Church and the Crown. England’s Archbishop of Canterbury is dying and with him the power of the Church. Seizing his chance, King Henry II is determined to enforce the rule of law that he has painstakingly established and bring the violent, corrupt and criminal clergy before his courts. The ever-scheming Thomas Becket uses his mastery of deceit, sycophancy and wit to undermine the King a

Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Adult Fiction

ISBN: 9781925384819

413 pages

Published: 2019-04-01

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

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