With his kingdom on the brink of chaos, Richard the Lionheart must decide whether to fight for his crownor for his love for a commoner. Days away from his coronation, a secret meeting with the woman he loves turns into a life-or-death fight for survival for the future King of England. Ambushed by hired mercenaries, and with the identity of the man who ordered his murder a mystery, Richard is left with no allies he can trust. As civil war looms, the young prince is forced to face not only his enemies, but the harsh responsibilities of leadership.