The Poisoned Crown (The Accursed Kings, Book 3)

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“This is the original Game of Thrones.” George R.R. Martin.The puny, self-impotent Louis X, having caused his first wife to be murdered and his mistress exiled, becomes besotted wi th the lovely Clemence, his new Queen. Vacillating between self-pity and vainglory he is caught between the vaulting ambitions of proud, profligate barons…Maurice Druon's The Poisoned Crown is a thrilling blend of historical fiction and fantasy. The political intrigue and military strategies that unfold make this adventure a top pick for fans of action-packed thrillers.For fans of Ben Kane (Rome), Patrick O'Brian (The Surgeon’s Mate), Ken Follett (The Armour of Light), Stefan Zweig (The Collected Stories of Stefan Zweig), and Robert Harris (Conclave). Show more