Shield of Three Lions
Pamela Kaufman

Alix of Wanthwaite #1
Broadway Books
August 2002
On Sale: July 23, 2002
Featuring: Alix of Wanthwaite
496 pages
ISBN: 0609809466
EAN: 9780609809464
Kindle: B003FCVFOU
Trade Size / e-Book
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Historical

The first book in the Alix of Wanthwaite series, by bestselling author Pamela Kaufman.

Eleven-year-old Alix is the daughter of the baron of Wanthwaite, whose lands along the Scottish border are among the best in England. But when her family is killed and her lands seized, Alix is forced to flee from the only home she’s ever known. Her one hope of restoring her inheritance is to plead her case to King Richard the Lion Heart, who is far away in France, preparing to go on his Crusade. Alix resolves to follow him. She cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and takes the road south to London.

Disguised as a beautiful young boy, Alix is more than befriended by the handsome and mysterious King Richard, even becoming his favorite page. Their relationship sets tongues wagging and places Alix in considerable danger as the battle for Jerusalem unfolds.