![]() But the competition for land and power that Henry stirred up among his sons has intensified to a dangerous rivalry.Eleanor will need every ounce of courage and fortitude as she crosses the Alps in winter to bring Richard his bride and travels medieval Europe to ransom her beloved son. 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. ![]() ![]() Eleanor of Aquitaine's story is legendary. ![]()
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