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Published on: 2010-07-13
Released on: 2010-07-13
Original language: English

Having proven herself a gifted and engaging novelist with her portrayals of Queen Elizabeth I in The Lady Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey in Innocent Traitor, New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir now harks back to the twelfth century with a sensuous and tempestuous tale that brings vividly to life England’s most passionate—and destructive—royal couple: Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Henry II.    Nearing her thirtieth birthday, Eleanor has spent the past dozen frustrating years as consort to the pious King Louis VII of France. For all its political advantages, the marriage has brought Eleanor only increasing unhappiness—and daughters instead of the hoped-for male heir. But when the young and dynamic Henry of Anjou arrives at the French court, Eleanor sees a way out of her discontent. For even as their eyes meet for the first time, the seductive Eleanor and the virile Henry know that theirs is a passion that could ignite the world.    Returning to her duchy of Aquitaine after the annulment of her marriage to Louis, Eleanor immediately sends for Henry, the future King of England, to come and marry her. The union of this royal couple will create a vast empire that stretches from the Scottish border to the Pyrenees, and marks the beginning of the celebrated Plantagenet dynasty.But Henry and Eleanor’s marriage, charged with physical heat, begins a fiery downward spiral marred by power struggles, betrayals, bitter rivalries, and a devil’s brood of young Plantagenets—including Richard the Lionheart and the future King John. Early on, Eleanor must endure Henry’s formidable mother, the Empress Matilda, as well as his infidelities, while in later years, Henry’s friendship with Thomas Becket will lead to a deadly rivalry. Eventually, as the couple’s rebellious sons grow impatient for power, the scene is set for a vicious and tragic conflict that will engulf both Eleanor and Henry.    Vivid in detail, epic in scope, Captive Queen is an astounding and brilliantly wrought historical novel that encompasses the building of an empire and the monumental story of a royal marriage.  Alison Weir - Wikipedia Alison Weir; Born: Alison Matthews 8 July 1951 (age 65) London England: Occupation: Author historian: Language: English: Nationality: British: Education: City of ... Eleanor of Aquitaine - Wikipedia Eleanor of Aquitaine (French: Alinor d'Aquitaine lonore Latin: Alienora; 1122 1 April 1204) was a member of the Ramnulfids ("House of Poitiers") of rulers ... A Bit of History WebSite P. Paabtamer (fl.c700 c650 BC) Egyptian queen consort A member of the XXVth Dynasty (721 656 BC) the identity of her husband remains uncertain. King Richard's Return Imprisonment and Ransom - Angus ... Richard the Lionheart left the Holy Land in the second week of October 1192. The Third Crusade had been only a partial success and after three years of fighting the ... Alison Weir - The Official Site of Author and Historian ... Welcome to the official website of the British author and historian Alison Weir. ALISON WEIR LAUNCHES EPIC NEW MEDIEVAL SERIES (see alisonweir.org.uk/news ... Female Monologues - Whysanity Movie: Speaker/Context; 10 Things I Hate About You: In this modern Shakespeare adaptation (another?) Kat (Julia Stiles) waxes poetic about beloved boyfriend a boy ... The Lais of Marie de France Summary GradeSaver The "Lais of Marie de France" is a collection of twelve narrative poems (in a specific form called a 'lay') that were written at some point in the 12th century. They ... Medieval Normans - Historical Novels A list of historical novels about the medieval Normans and the Norman Conquest of England plus medieval Norman Sicily Medieval YA - Historical Novels Young Adult Historical Novels: Medieval Times. This page lists historical novels for young adult readers set in medieval times (the Middle Ages) from approximately ... A Brief Overview of the Third Crusade - Angus DonaldAngus ... Angus Donald is the bestselling author of The Outlaw Chronicles a series of books about the legendary hero Robin Hood. The first five books in the series Outlaw ...
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