Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionheart | 2020 | Ben Kane | Buy |
| 2 | A King’s Ransom | 2014 | Ben Kane | N/A |
| 3 | Crusader | 2021 | Ben Kane | Buy |
| 4 | King | 2022 | Ben Kane | Buy |
| 5 | Rebellion | 2012 | Ben Kane | Buy |
| 6 | The Gladiator | 2012 | Ben Kane | Buy |
The Richard the Lionheart series marks Ben Kane’s move from ancient Rome to medieval Europe. The books follow King Richard I through the Third Crusade and his tumultuous reign, covering the siege of Acre, battles against Saladin, and the political struggles that followed Richard’s capture and ransom. Kane brings the same attention to military detail that characterizes his Roman novels.
Six entries published between 2012 and 2022 trace Richard’s story from crusading warrior to king, with each book focusing on a different phase of his reign and the challenges he faced from rivals both foreign and domestic.