Ivanhoe is an action-packed adventure story set in medieval England. In Sir Walter Scott's novel, a young knight must fight to prove his worth and win his love agains a background of the late 12th century. With King Richard the Lion Heart away, Prince John sits on the throne and allows Norman nobles to raise taxes on the Saxon countryside. If you've heard the stories of Robin Hood and want more, you'll love Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe's adventures in the forests of England.