In the conclusion of the Alix of Wanthwaite trilogy, which began with <IT>Shield of Three Lions<RO>, Alix, pregnant with the child of Richard the Lionheart, flees from Richard's ruthless brother, Prince John, who will do anything to ensure that the child will never take the throne, joining an alliance of northern lords pledged to end the reign of the ruthless prince. Original. 25,000 first printing.