The Book of the Lion (1914) - Paperbackby Alfred Edward Pease (Author) ""The Book of the Lion"" is a novel written by Alfred Edward Pease in 1914. The story is set in medieval England and follows the adventures of a young squire named Edmund, who is tasked with finding a legendary book that is said to hold the key to defeating the evil sorcerer, Alfric. Along the way, Edmund is aided by a wise monk, a beautiful princess, and a fierce lion who becomes his loyal companion. Together, they