Questions About Lionheart (Plantagenets #4; Richard the Lionheart #1)

by Sharon Kay Penman

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Can this book stand alone or should I read the other books in the series first?

Kelley Billings You can, but I found it much more enjoyable and interesting getting the history of Richard beforehand.

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Why the prolonged introduction of Alicia, and really the somewhat boring first and second chapter, when the book is about the king in battle?

Philip Kern That's a great question. This was my first exposure to Penman and I almost gave up because of the uninteresting beginning. I'm glad I stayed with it, …moreThat's a great question. This was my first exposure to Penman and I almost gave up because of the uninteresting beginning. I'm glad I stayed with it, because it paid off, but wish I knew the answer. All I can think is that she wanted to draw us into the realities of the world for women (which she does well) and to show us the context in which strong women emerge later in the story. That's my thought, but I could be persuaded otherwise.(less)

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