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Pride of Kings

Judith Tarr (2001)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.77

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneProphesied Failure

Synopsis

"At the coronation of the new king of England, two crowns are offered to Richard the Lionheart; the mortal and the magical. Lured by earthbound glory and driven by mortal faith, Richard spurns the pagan crown and rides off on a Crusade to reclaim a sun-scorched Jerusalem from the infidels, leaving his new kingdom defenseless in the mists."--Back cover.

Is Pride of Kings appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Historical fantasy retelling of Richard the Lionheart's story with magical elements and Crusade-era violence. Depicts medieval warfare and religious conflict without graphic detail.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, religious conflict, and violence (see the full list above).

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in Arthurian legends and medieval history will enjoy this blend of real historical events with magical crowns and destiny.

Tags

Historical FictionCrusades EraArthurian ElementsAlternate History