As soon as she read "bad water" in the letter sadly written
by the priest in Composta, Alienor knew her father, the
strong and handsome Duke of Aquitaine, had been murdered.
Only fifteen years old, yet she knew the fate of her
younger sister, Petra, and that of herself and her country
depended on her action. Without a doubt or hesitation,
Alienor made her move.
With an intelligent mind and a highly developed and uncanny
political sense, the beautiful and much loved Alienor had
been well trained by her father. Her vision was to marry
well and have her son rule a kingdom larger and stronger
than Charlemagne. And she is prepared to do what it takes
to get her there. Her first step was to wed the King of
France's son and then things would go smoothly from there.
Or so she thought.
With her astute understanding of political intrigue, the
young royal woman gallantly and bravely plays the game.
Despite setbacks and losses, including her name and her
children, she always holds fast to her country and her
vision.
Following the success of The Queen's Pawn, Christy
English has written a poignant and enthralling account of
the early life of Eleanor of Aquitaine that makes you feel
as if you are right with her in the castles, countryside
and crusades that are part of 12th century France. The
author's work is expressive and filled with well researched
details that evoke the sights and sounds of the places as
you follow the triumphs and betrayals faced by this amazing
woman who longs for love, yet achieves two crowns! A story
of passion and power you don't want to miss! Enjoy!
The author of The Queen's Pawndelves into the early life of
the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine in her new historical
novel. After her father's sudden death, fifteen-year-old
Eleanor is quickly crowned Duchess of Aquitaine and
betrothed to King Louis VII. When her new husband cannot
pronounce her given name, Alienor becomes Eleanor, Queen of
France. Although Louis is enamored of his bride, the newly
crowned king is easily manipulated by the church and a God
that Eleanor doesn't believe in. Now, if she can find the
strength to fight for what she wants, Eleanor may finally
find the passion she has longed for, and the means to
fulfill her legacy as Queen.
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