Lion Hearts

A Novel

By: Dan Jones

Narrated by: Ben Miles

The thrilling, unmissable conclusion to the Essex Dogs trilogy by the New York Times bestselling historian Dan Jones

1350. The Essex Dogs have scattered. In Winchelsea, Loveday struggles to keep his tavern afloat in the aftermath of the Black Death. Nowadays, the only battles he fights are the ones within his own mind.

In Windsor, Romford thrives as a squire at King Edward III's court, his days as an archer fading into memory. But when an unpaid debt threatens everything he's built, Romford must call upon the lessons he learned all those years ago: be cunning. Be ruthless. Be quick.

With England still reeling from the Death and a new threat from Spain on the rise, the kingdom's future has never been more uncertain.

Each man had reasons for leaving the Essex Dogs behind. But a life like that isn't so easily forgotten.

And for these men the fighting isn't over yet.

Critic reviews

“It’s worth the wait to see the reunited Dogs… Jones scores again with this highly entertaining, impeccably researched adventure.”—Kirkus, starred review

fantastic series!

absolutely loved this series!!
Hope Dan Jones decides to write book #4 and tv series!

Dan Jones does it again!

I pre ordered this novel the moment it became available. I'll admit, after reading the summary before diving in I felt a little let down. It almost looked like it was going to be a boring novel about the everyday lives the remaining dogs returned to. Boy was I wrong. Even the parts that were like that left me gripped and unable to stop listening. Their was also some brilliant and happy surprises but also some bittersweet ones. Once again the narration was the best I've seen in anything like this. He truly makes each character sound as if another person is playing them. I can't give a higher recommendation for a book, but if you're new to the series you'll want to start at the beginning. I was also excited that Dan appears to leave the door open to return to these characters. Whether it's a fourth book in the series or a spin off I'll be waiting eagerly and will absolutely pre order it.

Fantastic series

Fantastic series. Great story and the narrator is superb. Takes the story to another level.

Great book and absolutely incredible reader

For fans of history, fiction, or historical fiction, don’t miss this series. Immaculately researched and presented with nuance, it is a standout of the genre.

Incredible finale

I’m so sad that this is the last installment of the Essex Dogs, I’ve absolutely loved the trilogy and the narration is perhaps the best of any audiobook I’ve listen to (and these been hundreds). Hope to hear more historical fiction from Dan soon!!