![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() French jewish historical novelist Maurice Druon (1918-2009), was a member of the Academie Française, of which he served as chairman between 19. Bent on the persecution of the rich and powerful Knights Templar, Philip sentences Grand Master Jacques Molay to be burned at the stake, thus drawing down upon himself a curse that will destroy his entire dynasty. A web of scandal, murder and intrigue is weaving itself around the Iron King but his downfall will come from an unexpected quarter. His sons are weak and their wives adulterous, while his red blooded daughter Isabella is unhappily married to an English king who prefers the company of men. He governs his realm with an iron hand, but he cannot rule his own family. 'Accursed! Accursed! You shall be accursed to the thirteenth generation!' The Iron King, Philip the Fair, is as cold and silent, as handsome and unblinking as a statue. The Iron King Paperback Januby Maurice Druon (Author) 924 ratings Book 1 of 7: The Accursed Kings See all formats and editions Kindle 7.49 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 15.36 7 Used from 15.36 1 New from 78.11 Paperback 4.95 1 Used from 4. Some slight edge wear and chipping to top and bottom of jacket and spine, spine of largely pink jacket slightly faded, corners slightly rubbed and bruised, some slight spotting to page fore edges, not price clipped (15s), small previous owner's signature to ffep, internally clean tight and almost square, overall a vg+ copy for its age. First published in the UK 1956, this is a third impression of 1958. ![]()
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