Imprisoned by her husband King Henry II Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen of England refuses to let her powerful husband bully her into submission even as he forces her away from her children and her birthright.Freed only by Henry's death Eleanor becomes dowager Queen of England. But she yearns for more than this - if only Henry would listen. While Henry battles their enemies and lays his plans Eleanor is an adept acting ruler and mother to their growing brood of children. In 1154 Eleanor of Aquitaine one of the most powerful women in Europe is crowned queen of England beside her young husband Henry II. But when her beloved father dies suddenly in the summer of 1137 her childhood ends abruptly. Based on the most up-to-date research bestselling novelist Elizabeth Chadwick brings Eleanor's magnificent story to life as never before.Young vibrant privileged Eleanor's future is golden as the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine. But the real Eleanor remains elusive - until now. She is an icon who has fascinated readers for over eight hundred years. The next two books – The Winter Crown and The Autumn Throne – are available to buy NOW in paperback and ebook.Eleanor of Aquitaine's story is legendary. Overflowing with scandal, politics, sex, triumphs and tragedies, The Summer Queen is the first novel in a stunning trilogy from award-winning and much-loved author Elizabeth Chadwick Leaving everything behind, the vivacious Eleanor must face the complex and faction-riddled French court. Forced to marry the young prince Louis of France, Eleanor is still struggling to adjust to her new role when Louis’ father dies and they become King and Queen of France. But when her beloved father dies suddenly in the summer of 1137, her childhood ends abruptly. Young, vibrant, privileged, Eleanor’s future is golden as the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine. Based on the most up-to-date research, bestselling novelist Elizabeth Chadwick brings Eleanor’s magnificent story to life, as never before. But the real Eleanor remains elusive – until now. A queen beyond compare.Įleanor of Aquitaine’s story is legendary. ‘A sumptuous ride’ Toby Clements, Daily TelegraphĪ loving mother. ‘Meticulous research and strong storytelling’ Woman & Home ‘An author who makes history come gloriously alive’ The Times
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