The Lily and the Lion by Maurice Druon

The Lily and the Lion

The Accursed Kings #6

Maurice Druon with Humphrey Hare (Translator)

402 pages first pub 1960 (view editions)

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The Lily and the Lion by Maurice Druon is ideal for readers who relish intricate political intrigue and morally complex power struggles set against richly detailed medieval backdrops.

Description

'This was the original game of thrones' George R.R. MartinThe royal house of France has fallen. Charles IV is dead, fulfilling the curse of the Templars once and for all. This leaves the path to the throne open for Robert of Artois to place his co...

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Community Reviews

4.04
based on 441 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 66%

informative: 61%

challenging: 16%

dark: 16%

tense: 16%

emotional: 11%

inspiring: 11%

funny: 5%

mysterious: 5%

reflective: 5%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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