When invaders from Persia, driven by the forces of Genghis Khan, overrun and desecrate the Holy Land, the lords of Christian Palestine fail to unite to resist them. Filled with guilt for having left, Simon, who had held the factions unified, has one goal -- to return to the East. But King Henry has other work for him that will entangle him in deadly intrigues.
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When invaders from Persia, driven by the forces of Genghis Khan, overrun and desecrate the Holy Land, the lords of Christian Palestine fail to unite to resist them. Filled with guilt for having left, Simon, who had held the factions unified, has one goal -- to return to the East. But King Henry has other work for him that will entangle him in deadly intrigues.
In Montfort The Viceroy Simon learns the skills that later will enable him to gain control of England and establish Parliament. But he fails to learn how to disarm his enemies.