Champion by L. Christian Balling (1988, Hardcover)

Champion
by L. Christian Balling
Publisher:  Atlantic Monthly Press
Copyright 1988
Book Club Edition

Sweeping from the Holy Land during the Crusades through twelfth-century England, France, and Ireland, Champion is the story of the legendary William Marshall, Knight Templar and champion of the lists par excellence, and the passionate Isabelle de Clare, heiress to the richest lands in the empire of Henry II.

Though famous for his fighting prowess, Sir William is without the lands or riches suitable to court the young Isabelle, whom he loves.  When compelled to defend her honor against the treacherous Prince John, Marshall finds himself in the middle of the struggle between the prince and his half-brother Richard Lionheart as they battle for succession to the throne of their aging father, King Henry.  The splendor and glory as well as the dark savagery and endless intrigue of the high Middle Ages unfold in this struggle in which the clash of armies punctuates a deeper contest of will and political manipulation.  Through it all, Marshall faces his own inner struggle as he fights to uphold his sworn allegiance to the code of chivalry, the price of which seems too great to bear.

This is an adventure novel of action and suspense, of romance and intrigue, of knightly combat and the chivalric ideals unique to their day -- and of the timeless human qualities of courage and love, treachery and lust.  While remaining true to history, this narrative's gripping, fast-paced style conveys the same immediacy as if it were all happening today.

Condition:  Used.  Hardcover.  Dust cover.  Pages are tanned and darkening from age.  Previous owner's "Library Of" stamp is on the front endpaper.  Dust cover and flaps are tanned from age.  Dust cover shows a bit of edge wear and tear and creasing.

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