The author of The Queen's Pawn delves into the early life of the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine in her new historical novel.
After her father's sudden death, fifteen-year-old Eleanor is quickly crowned Duchess of Aquitaine and betrothed to King Louis VII. When her new husband cannot pronounce her given name, Alienor becomes Eleanor, Queen of France.
Although Louis is enamored of his bride, the newly crowned king is easily manipulated by the church and a God that Eleanor doesn't believe in. Now, if she can find the strength to fight for what she wants, Eleanor may finally find the passion she has longed for, and the means to fulfill her legacy as Queen.
The author of The Queen's Pawn delves into the early life of the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine in her new historical novel.
After her father's sudden death, fifteen-year-old Eleanor is quickly crowned Duchess of Aquitaine and betrothed to King Louis VII. When her new husband cannot pronounce her given name, Alienor becomes Eleanor, Queen of France.
Although Louis is enamored of his bride, the newly crowned king is easily manipulated by the church and a God that Eleanor doesn't believe in. Now, if she can find the strength to fight for what she wants, Eleanor may finally find the passion she has longed for, and the means to fulfill her legacy as Queen.
By:
Christy English Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info] Dimensions:
Height: 211mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 338g ISBN:9780451232304 ISBN 10: 0451232305 Series:An Eleanor of Aquitaine Novel Pages: 400 Publication Date:05 April 2011 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Christy Englishis the author of two historical novels, The Queen's Pawn and To Be Queen- A Novel fo the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitane. She received her undergraduate degree in history from Duke University.