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In 1152, Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful and vibrant duchess, departs France with a small escort, leaving behind her crown, her two daughters, and a failed marriage to King Louis VII. She seeks to reclaim her duchy and marry Henry Plantagenet, who would become one of England’s most notable monarchs. Their union—rooted in ambition and passion—launches the Plantagenet dynasty, extending influence from Scotland to the Pyrenees and producing famous descendants such as Richard Cœur de Lion and King John. This story captures the political intrigue and personal choices that shape medieval European history.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Alison Weir
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