Sword and Crown - Time of Betrayal

The birth of a legendary king
March 1152: Frederick of Staufen has just been crowned king, and now he wants to renew the war-torn country. He wins allies by granting them lands and titles, and he deals with enemies with an iron hand. But from day one, Frederick has a strong opposition of princes against him, who are displeased that the Guelph party is suddenly favored by the new king. In addition, he gathers young allies like the unscrupulous Rainald von Dassel around him. The old margraves fear for their power. They risk everything and lose a lot. And in the midst of the conflicts stands the beautiful Beatrix of Burgundy, whom Frederick falls for skin and hair ...

Gabriele Blum is a gifted audio book interpreter and has already impressively staged the intrigues at court and the trial of strength on the battlefields in the first two volumes with her warm, full voice.