Drawing on C. S. Lewis’s essays, sermons, and fiction, The Lion’s Country offers a comprehensive exploration of Lewis’s understanding of reality - important, Charlie Starr argues, to more fully understand Lewis’s writing but also to challenge and inform our own thought about what constitutes the Real.
Set against the backdrop of a primordial jungle, the story follows Solomon Star, a former bodyguard of the Galactic Empress, on a quest to find his father, who holds the fate of a planet. Guided by a mysterious native woman known as "the Savage," Solomon confronts his dark past, haunted by Lazarus, a madman linked to Janis IV, the galaxy's ruler. This journey not only tests his resolve but also intertwines themes of love, power, and the struggle between light and darkness.
Caught in a devastating war, Solomon Star must lead a vast army while grappling with his own moral dilemmas and the complexities of leadership. As he journeys through diverse and exotic landscapes—from the jellyfish-filled fields of Madria to the stormy cities of Thorsfeld—he faces political intrigue, personal regrets, and formidable enemies, including a vengeful Despot. With the assistance of Addy, an AI with her own emotional insights, Solomon strives to save lives on both sides of the conflict amidst overwhelming odds.