The Lion's Daughter

King William the Lion's eldest daughter Margaret is sent, aged twenty, as hostage to the court of King John, because her ageing father wants to ensure a peaceful reign for his young heir, Alexander. Margaret arrives in England to find a state of interdict, with all the churches closed. This and other happenings are related in her shrewd and humorous way, and include the signing of Magna Carta in 1215 and the loss of all the king's regalia in East Anglia in a sudden tide.

Despite being a princess, Margaret marries a low-born bridegroom who has risen to power by his own abilities. Hubert de Burgh is mentioned in Shakespeare's play King John briefly, but his real story is hardly dwelt on and until now has been unremembered. Now, in this unforgettable novel, Pamela Hill relates the intriguing story of Margaret, Hubert and Meggotta—a story that is as moving as if it had happened today.