About the book: year / France of the 12th century - the glorious era of knightly tournaments, crusades and troubadours, an era when valor and honor are valued above all else, and the talent of a troubadour brings fame and wealth. Peire Vidal, the son of a tanner, does not belong to the nobility by birthright, but is not inferior in nobility and dignity to kings, princes, or knights. Courage and valor open the way for him to the court of Richard the Lionheart, help him win the hearts of many ladies, and ultimately become the valiant keeper of the legendary Holy Grail.