Wilfred of Ivanoe sets out on a quest to raise the ransom to free KIng Richard the Lionheart, imprisoned in an Austrian castle. Not only must he outwit Richard's evil brother Prince John, who plans to seize the throne with his Norman allies he must cope with the attentions of both his betrothed, Lady Rowena, and Rebecca, daughter of Isaac of York, who is helping Ivanhoe raise the ransom.