The Winter Crown (Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy) - Hardcover

Chadwick, Elizabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847445446 ISBN 13: 9781847445445

Publisher: Sphere, 2014

Synopsis

It is the winter of 1154 and Eleanor, Queen of England, is biding her time. While her husband King Henry II battles for land across the channel, Eleanor fulfils her duty as acting ruler and bearer of royal children. But she wants to be more than this - if only Henry would let her.

Instead, Henry belittles and excludes her, falling for a young mistress and leaving Eleanor side-lined and angry. And as her sons become young men, frustrated at Henry's hoarding of power, Eleanor is forced into a rebellion of devastating consequences. She knows how much Henry needs her, but does Henry know himself?

Overflowing with scandal, politics, sex, triumphs and tragedies, The Winter Crown is the much-awaited new novel in this trilogy and a rich, compelling story in its own right.

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Review:

Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride. Beautifully strong characters and a real feel for time and place - Daily Telegraph Blends authentic period details with modern convention for emotional drama - Mail on Sunday Enjoyable and sensuous - Daily Mail Meticulous research and strong storytelling - Woman & Home I have been an ardent fan of this author for many years and look forward with keen anticipation to the third book in this trilogy. Highly recommended. - Historical Novel Society Unputdownable. Elizabeth Chadwick weaves a gripping story. Her characters live and breathe and have distinct personalities of their own. The pace keeps the reader turning the pages, and the sadness of reaching the final page is only offset by the knowledge that there is another book to come. - Historical Novel Society

Book Description:

The new book in the magnificent Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy, following this fascinating queen as she fights for power amongst the perils of the royal court, from much-loved author Elizabeth Chadwick.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sphere
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1847445446
• ISBN 13: 9781847445445
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 496