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Siege by Paul Bannister is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.

What is Siege about?

1215. King John Signs the Magna Carta in an unconditional submission to a group of rebel barons. The Pope declares it illegal. During the ensuing First Baron War, King John dies. Nine-year-old Henry inherits the crown. Treachery and rebellion blight the years that follow. The Knights Templar lead the Crusades and the horrors of the Inquisition rage. One man stands both participant and the rebel Lancastrian Baron Frederick de Banastre. Formidable in size and fighting prowess, and lifelong friend of Richard the Lionheart, Frederick is a force to be reckoned with. Frederick saw King John’s schemes, and now sees the threats to England and the young king. Frederick’s son, Alaric, is a Knight’s Templar who shares a damning secret about Christ’s Shroud. Meanwhile Frederick’s grandsons, Robert and Thurstan, uncover a plot to poison the king. Although the king may not be popular, the de Banastres plan to keep him alive. From the siege of Damietta, to attempts on the young king’s life, Frederick de Banastre and his family find themselves caught in the middle of the violent, bloody days after the Magna Carta.

Who reads Siege?

It is typically read by readers engaging with religious study and devotional practice.

Common subject areas: religion, theology.

Author
Paul Bannister
Publisher
Lume Books
Language
EN
Category
religious
Subjects
Fiction
Rating
3.79 / 5 (78 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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