The Heart of the Lion

By: J. M. Barlog

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

🆕 in audiobook!

🛡️ ⚔️ A twisted tale of lies, deception, conspiracy, abduction, and murder fueled by greed, avarice, envy, and the lust for power during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart ⚔️ 🛡️

❗ Can Princess Joanna's courage save the English Crown? ❗

💥 Immerse yourself into exciting hours of action, adventure, and suspense. This 3-book series is filled with surprises and based on actual events that come to vivid life with non-stop tension on the English soil and the Continent. You won't stop reading (or listening) until you've experienced this entire heart-pounding story! 💥

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"There are hero knights, sword fights, chases, and escapes before all is concluded in this tale loosely based on British history. An enjoyable read and one which you read quickly simply because you won't want to put it down."
— Karen, Goodreads

✅ An impressive 76% of Goodreads ratings (66) are 5-star & 4-star!

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★★★★★
"Excellent book. This one delivered more than I expected. Love there's a sequel I can read next. If you like medieval action and adventure you should read this one." — Barb, Goodreads

"J. M. Barlog's Heart of the Lion was a good read. The characters and story line seemed the flow with a pace of their own." — Toni, Goodreads

"The author, J.M Barlog, wrote this engaging and adventurous book containing complex characters with a plot that moves back and forth between England and Germany/Austria. Once I started, I had a hard time putting the book down." — Scott, Goodreads

"★★★★★
There is political intrigue, conspiracies and mysteries in this book. This is well written, believable and exciting. The author does a great job of finding a balance between having a clever plot that keeps you guessing and keeping the plot easy to follow." — Richard, Goodreads

"The beauty of this book, though is the way Mr. Barlog weaves truth and fiction to create a book that was very hard to put down." — Patty, Goodreads

"Well written with plenty of intrigue, mystery, politics, courage, loyalty and heartbreak; a must read and led to far many nights reading until 2 am." — Michelle, Goodreads

"The book was hard to put down. You want to find out what happens next with each turn of the page. I highly recommend this book." — Glen, Goodreads

★★★★★
"I didn't think I would like this one then I couldn't put it down! Way more than I expected. The pace was fast and furious. The author did an excellent job writing this with action, adventure and romance." — Sherry, Goodreads

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The Heart of the Lion is Richard the Lionheart's England at its most tumultuous. His kingdom teeters on the verge of war.

As the English countryside roils in the throes of political upheaval, King Richard sails from defeat in the Holy Lands to fight his own blood at home. Prince John seeks to usurp the throne.

But waylaid on his voyage, Richard fights to remain alive and free inside enemy lands. At the same time, Princess Joanna and Queen Eleanor must oppose John's growing cabal.

Only Joanna stands between her brothers, risking everything to save her mother and her king. The prince vows to destroy any who dare oppose his play for the crown.

The Heart of the Lion portrays a woman whose courage is paramount to the future of an entire kingdom.

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