Siege of Acre – Charlene Newcomb

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The Lionheart’s fleet arrives in Acre, June 1191

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King Richard I of England had mustered his troops in March 1190 in Tours (now part of France) and set out for the Holy Land to answer the Pope’s call for the Third Crusade. After wintering in Messina, Sicily, his fleet – some 200 vessels strong – sailed east. Storms made the journey harrowing and […]
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Battle Scars historical fiction revising works in progress

Just a short update this week because revisions are keeping me busy. I passed the 50% mark at 7am today. Acre has surrendered to Richard the Lionheart. The army is making ready to march south along the coast. I wish I could say it’s all downhill from here but there are many battle scenes or […]