Jousting tournaments, a mysterious masked knight, the kidnapping of a fair lady, a king in disguise, and the battle for love! Follow the adventures of Wilfred of Ivanhoe in Sir Walter Scott’s most famous tale. First published in 1820, Ivanhoe has inspired countless readers and it credited with causing such characters as Robin Hood, Prince John, and King Richard to become household names. Having returned from the Crusades, Ivanhoe disguises himself and enters into a tournament held by Prince John as a means of proving his skill as a knight and in hopes of catching the eye of the beautiful Lady Rowena. When Ivanhoe is unmasked at the conclusion of the tournament, Prince John grows fearful of the imminent return of King Richard. Severely wounded in the melee, Ivanhoe is given into the care of the healer, Rebecca, but our hero’s troubles are just beginning. Danger lurks as the party makes their journey through the forest and political tension in the kingdom is at an all-time high. Can the injured Ivanhoe protect his friends from bandits, kidnappers, and mercenary knights? Will King Richard return in time to take his place on the throne and resolve the chaos that has ruled in his absence? Read on to find out! Discover why this stirring tale of action, adventure, and romance has kept a place in the hearts of readers for centuries.
