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In the frosty winter of 1154, Eleanor, Queen of England, serves as acting ruler while her husband, King Henry II, fights for territorial gains in France. Eleanor fulfills her duties as sovereign and guardian of royal heirs, yet she yearns for greater authority—an ambition thwarted by Henry’s dismissive treatment and infidelities. The king’s neglect leads Eleanor into a costly revolt, with far‑reaching consequences for the crown and her personal destiny.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Elizabeth Chadwick
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