
Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades - Audio Book
Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades Total Time: 9 Hours, 8 Minutes Setting: AD 1190 – King Richard the Lionhearted - Europe and the Middle East – 3rd Crusade to the Holy Land. Story: Mr. Henty weaves a story of the life and times of King Richard the Lion-hearted that is yet to be equaled. Cuthbert de Lance, the hero of the story, is of Norman blood on his father’s side and Saxon by his mother. By providing timely aid to the Earl of Evesham, Cuthbert is rewarded by being allowed to go to the Crusade as his page. He gains a reputation for valor and prowess due to gallant deeds and his resourcefulness not only helps King Richard but aids Cuthbert in many a ‘hairbreadth escape’. CHAPTER TIME 1: The Outlaws 18:59 2: A Rescue 18:21 3: The Capture of Wortham Hold 16:31 4: The Crusades 18:34 5: Preparations 21:23 6: The Lists 20:14 7: Revenge 19:49 8: The Attack 17:34 9: The Princess Berengaria 22:46 10: Pirates 18:57