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Description
The Summer Queen
Eleanor of Aquitaine's story is legendary. She is an icon who has fascinated readers for over eight hundred years. But the real Eleanor remains elusive - until now. Based on the most up-to-date research; bestselling novelist Elizabeth Chadwick brings Eleanor's magnificent story to life; as never before.Young; vibrant; privileged; Eleanor's future is golden as the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine. But when her beloved father dies suddenly in the summer of 1137; her childhood ends abruptly.
The Winter Crown
In 1154; Eleanor of Aquitaine; one of the most powerful women in Europe; is crowned queen of England beside her young husband Henry II. While Henry battles their enemies and lays his plans; Eleanor is an adept acting ruler and mother to their growing brood of children. But she yearns for more than this - if only Henry would listen.
The Autumn Throne
Imprisoned by her husband; King Henry II; Eleanor of Aquitaine; Queen of England; refuses to let her powerful husband bully her into submission; even as he forces her away from her children and her birthright.Freed only by Henry's death; Eleanor becomes dowager Queen of England. But the competition for land and power that Henry stirred up among his sons has intensified to a dangerous rivalry.Eleanor will need every ounce of courage and fortitude as she crosses the Alps in winter to bring Richard his bride; and travels medieval Europe to ransom her beloved son.
