- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books; Reprint edition (Nov 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345434234
- ISBN-13: 978-0345434234
- Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 1.9 x 20.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 800,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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July 1193. King Richard Lionheart lies in a German prison, held for ransom by the emperor. His mother, Dowager Queen Eleanor, ransacks England for gold to buy his freedom, while his younger brother, John, plots with King Philippe of France to ensure that he rots and dies in chains.
When a ransom payment vanishes, Eleanor hastily dispatches young Justin de Quincy to investigate. In wild, beautiful Wales, his devotion to the queen will be supremely tested–as an arrogant border earl, a cocky Welsh prince, an enchanting lady, and a traitor of the deepest dye welcome him with false smiles and deadly conspiracies. The queen’s treasure is nowhere to be found, but assassins are everywhere . . . and blood runs red in the dragon’s lair.
When a ransom payment vanishes, Eleanor hastily dispatches young Justin de Quincy to investigate. In wild, beautiful Wales, his devotion to the queen will be supremely tested–as an arrogant border earl, a cocky Welsh prince, an enchanting lady, and a traitor of the deepest dye welcome him with false smiles and deadly conspiracies. The queen’s treasure is nowhere to be found, but assassins are everywhere . . . and blood runs red in the dragon’s lair.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sharon Penman's writing style is a joy. Though her books are by no means lightweight reading, the narrative just seems to flow from the pages.
This books is another of her mystery offerings featuring Justin de Quincy.
This books is another of her mystery offerings featuring Justin de Quincy.
Richard the Lionheart, son of Eleanor of Aquitaine has been captured and is languishing in a German jail. At the same time his brother John is making his own plans to take the throne of England.
The Queen has already made her own plans to ransom her son Richard, but one of the ransom payments goes missing in the hills of Wales and Eleanor sends her trusted servant Justin de Quincy to investigate. Murder and mayhem soon follow.
One of the things I like about Penman is that she is at pains to try to stick to the historical facts and if she deviates from them, she gives an explanation why in her authors notes.
59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Dragon's Lair is the third mystery by Sharon K. Penman featuring Justin de Quincy as The Queen's Man solving the mysteries laying in the path of his Queen who is non other than the famous Eleonor, Duchess of Aquitaine in her own rights, Queen Dowager of England and once Queen of France.
On the background of the power struggle between King Richard Lionheart and his younger brother John, the future King John Lackland, Sharon Penman tells the how Justin de Quincy tries to recover part of the ransom for King Richard, imprisoned by the Holy Roman Emperor on his return form the crusade. A well known story.
The 300 odd pages of the book are written with a great flow, bringing to life the acting persons and re-creating the medieval world for the 21th century reader. Mrs. Penman is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed historical novelists writing today. This book is prove why and how she gained that reputation. The book draws the reader into the story and one just wants to get to know what happens next. I finished it in just 1 1/2 days. Every time I had to stop reading I was annoyed because I wanted to get on with it and find out what is going to happen next. It is a bloody good read.
In this third novel, the personality of the main character, Justin de Quincy, has become much rounder and interesting than before. His personality develops and one gets interested where that will lead him.
I really did enjoy that book! 5 stars are actually not enough so I can only add my thanks to Mrs. Penman for having written this very novel. I am already looking forward to the 4th mystery with Justin de Quincy.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sharon Penman's writing style is a joy. Though her books are by no means lightweight reading, the narrative just seems to flow from the pages.
This books is another of her mystery offerings featuring Justin de Quincy.
Richard the Lionheart, son of Eleanor of Aquitaine has been captured and is languishing in a German jail. At the same time his brother John is making his own plans to take the throne of England.
The Queen has already made her own plans to ransom her son Richard, but one of the ransom payments goes missing in the hills of Wales and Eleanor sends her trusted servant Justin de Quincy to investigate. Murder and mayhem soon follow.
One of the things I like about Penman is that she is at pains to try to stick to the historical facts and if she deviates from them, she gives an explanation why in her authors notes.
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Nice little read
Dragon's Lair For Pennman fans this is a nice little read. A bit short for my liking I prefer her weightier novels, but the style is undoubtedly Penman. Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by K. Punjwani
Magnificent medieval Mystery!
Sharon Penman has done it again! This is the third in her series of medieval mysteries starring Justini de Quincy. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2003 by Kimberly Gelderman
Penman's historical stories are great!
Sharon Kay Penman has written some six historical novels and two medieval mysteries.
Now comes "Dragon's Lair" and Penman is, once again, on top of her form. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2003 by Billy J. Hobbs
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