At the heart of this novel is a real episode from the history of the Crusades. July 1191; English and French crusaders have already been on the Holy Land for more than a year. Between the leaders of the host of Christ, Richard I the Lionheart and Philip II, contradictions grow due to claims to the title of King of Jerusalem.
As usual, treachery, betrayal, and slander turn out to be stronger than the chivalric nobility at first. But the valiant Scotsman Kenneth, finding himself at the center of these intrigues, not only manages to preserve his honor and his good name—but also wins the love of a beautiful lady: the niece of Richard himself.