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The first half of the thirteenth century is dominated by two women, Isabella and Blanche, who are both beautiful and passionate, yet different in all other qualities. Isabella, wife to King John and mother to Henry III, is flamboyant and passionate, while Blanche, wife of Louis VIII and mother of Louis IX, is the serene and virtuous Queen of France. The two women hate each other on sight and are determined to destroy each other. This book follows their struggle for power and influence, set against the backdrop of a time of political turmoil and change. Their fight is not just about love or hate, but about who has the right to control the kingdom and its fate.
First publish date: January 1983
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Victoria Holt
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