The Lily and the Lion by Maurice Druon

The Lily and the Lion

The Accursed Kings #6

Maurice Druon with Humphrey Hare (Translator)

fiction historical adventurous informative slow-paced

432 pages | first published 1960

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'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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Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.02

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