Pride of Kings

In this gripping epic by Judith Tarr, set during the coronation of Richard the Lionheart, the king faces a fateful choice between a mortal and a magical crown. Rejecting the pagan offering, Richard embarks on a Crusade, leaving England vulnerable to dark forces poised to invade. Amidst this turmoil, a youth named Arslan, born of fire and capable of traversing worlds, is drawn to England with a destiny entwined with Prince John, Richard’s overlooked brother. As two formidable wars loom—one threatening the kingdom and the other the very fabric of existence—Arslan must navigate the complexities of loyalty, magic, and conflict.