England is in turmoil-torn by fierce and bitter hatreds between Norman and Saxon. Rival claimants to the throne have plunged it into bloody civil war. Prince John-taking advantage of Richard's absence while fighting in the Crusades-plots to make himself crowned king. Richard returns and vows to take his revenge on John.
But he will need a courageous and able warrior at his side-a warrior like Wilfred of Ivanhoe.
Disinherited by his father, disowned and dishonored. Wilfred allies himself with Richard. In many adventures he will battle knights in deadly tournaments, scale castle walls, be wounded, captured, and rescued by the infamous Robin Hood, and find true love with her fiery Rowena.
In what has become Sir Walter Scott's most beloved and rousing adventure, Wilfred helps Richard I foil John’ plot. More importantly, Wilfred of Ivanhoe reclaims his good name.