A wonderful piece of popular narrative history about Richard the Lionheart's journey back from the crusades and his capture, imprisonment and ransom. The extraordinary events surrounding his disappearance provides the background to some of the most colourful and enduring legends - Robin Hood, the Sheriff of Nottingham, the discovery of King Arthur's grave and the story of Blondel, Richard's faithful minstrel. Will appeal to readers of David Starkey and Alison Weir.