 First edition | |
| Author | Robert Low |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Kingdom series |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Publisher | Harper |
Publication date | 14 April 2011 |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | 432 |
| ISBN | 978-0-00-733791-0 |
| Followed by | The Lion at Bay (2012) |
The Lion Wakes is the first novel of the Kingdom series by Scottish writer of historical fiction, Robert Low, released on 14 April 2011 through Harper. The novel was well received.
The story revolves around the fictional character of Hal Sientcler of Herdmanston. Hal owns a minor holding in Lothian and the novel describes Hal's problems regarding the appointment of John Balliol by Edward I of England as the King of Scotland. The book follows the beginning of the story of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, culminating in the Battle of Falkirk, during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
The novel was well received.
In a review for The Scotsman, the reviewer found the novel "gripping, written with great bravura, and dense in texture." The reviewer comments that the novel does require concentration while reading given "the plot is as confused and full of contradictions as the history on which it draws", however states that "the attention required is well rewarded", ending the review simply with "The Lion Wakes is remarkable". [1]
Fellow historical fiction writer M.M. Bennetts praised the novel's prose, stating that "I am revelling in his similes. I love these turns of language so much I could kiss the page." and, of the novel as a whole, "It's grand–lively, colourful, heavy on the reeking, captivating, saucy, villanous, honest." [2]
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