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Set amid the turbulent 12th‑century political landscape of Europe, *Beloved Enemy* follows Eleanor of Aquitaine, a young noblewoman who declares Aquitaine her own to secure its future. Facing pressure to marry King Louis VII, she must produce heirs for her realm. While bound to his monkish husband, Eleanor’s heart is captured by the ambitious Henry of Anjou, the new Duke of Normandy. Their passionate relationship spans decades and influences the course of history as they navigate ambition, sovereignty, and love.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Ellen Jones
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