Get book recommendations we tailor em just for you. The summer queen, a novel of eleanor of aquitaine by. The first book, the summer queen, covers her life through the 2nd crusade to the annullment of her marriage to louis vii, king of france. In 1154, eleanor of aquitaine, one of the most powerful women in europe, is crowned queen of england beside her young husband henry ii. Elizabeth chadwicks eleanor of aquitaine trilogy draws to. I said last time that i would blog about some of the research books ive been using to write the first of my 3 novels about eleanor of aquitaine. Based on the most uptodate research, bestselling novelist elizabeth chadwick brings eleanor s magnificent story to life, as never before. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you. Elizabeth chadwick on eleanor of aquitaine, and how to push henry ii out of. In an exciting new trilogy, author elizabeth chadwick brings to life eleanor of aquitaine. The summer queen is the first in a planned trilogy dedicated to the life of eleanor of aquitaine and elizabeth chadwick tells her story with extensive research, integrity and yes, imagination, whilst deftly remaining within the realms of historical likelihood.
She is an icon who has fascinated readers for over eight hundred years. While her husband king henry ii battles for land across the channel, eleanor fulfils her duty as acting ruler and bearer of royal children. The summer queen, eleanor of aquitaine trilogy by elizabeth. Louis and eleanor were married in july 17, but had little time to get to know one another before louis father the king fell ill and died. Bloggers recommend this is high drama indeed, so we have to thank elizabeth chadwick for bringing these turbulent times so excellently to life. Buy a cheap copy of the summer queen book by elizabeth chadwick. The first elizabeth chadwick novels to be published by sourcebooks were the scarlet lion and the greatest knight back in 2009. Book announcement for elizabeth chadwicks forthcoming novels on eleanor of aquitaine. This is the final book in elizabeth chadwicks historical fiction trilogy on the life of eleanor of aquitaine. She is a member of regia anglorum, a medieval reenactment organisation. Eleanors new life is full of riskand unlimited opportunity.
New york times bestselling author elizabeth chadwick brings eleanor of aquitaine to life with breathtaking historical detail in the first volume of this stunning new trilogy eleanor of aquitaine, the legendary 12th century queen of france and later of england, is one of the most powerful and irrepressible women in medieval history, and her story of romance, scandal and. The latter went on to become a new york times bestseller. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. The maidens court the summer queen is a fascinating look at the early life of eleanor of aquitaine. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine ebook written by elizabeth chadwick.
Available in paperback, audio and all electronic formats in the uk and us. Click on the book cover for more information and to read the first chapter. Overflowing with scandal, passion, triumph and tragedy. One of the notorious players in eleanor of aquitaines life story is her paternal uncle raymond of poitiers, prince of antioch. Bloggers recommend chadwick brings a new interpretation and life to alienor. Eleanor s new life is full of riskand unlimited opportunity. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The novel begins with eleanors marriage at thirteen years old to the future king of france and follows her eventful life as she matures through political and marital. The summer queen, the first of three ground breaking linked but standalone novels detailing the life of eleanor aquitaine. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the summer queen. This isnt really about eleanor, but it is about william marshall, her favorite knight and one of the most powerful men of his time. One of chadwicks strengths is that she brings the historical world that we will never experience to life in a way that is relatable to us in the modern day. The summer queen eleanor of aquitaine, book 1 by elizabeth. Elizabeth chadwick on eleanor of aquitaine, and how to push henry.
The autumn throne is published in paperback today by sphere, concluding the glorious retelling of the life of one the most powerful women in medieval europe, eleanor of aquitaine, by one of the mostloved historical writers today, new york times bestseller elizabeth chadwick. A stand alone novel linked to the summer queen and the winter crown, telling the dramatic and riveting story of eleanor of aquitaine as she comes into her full power in later life. Eleanor of aquitaine series by elizabeth chadwick goodreads. Eleanor of aquitaine, raymond of poitiers and the incident. British author chadwick shadows and strongholds,2005, etc. It completed the story of eleanors life from her incarceration in sarum by her husband henry ii as punishment for, as he saw it, inciting their sons to rebel against him, and the end of her life. Elizabeth chadwick brings eleanors magnificent story to life, as never before. Eleanor of aquitaines story deserves to be legendary. The last book in elizabeth chadwicks eleanor of aquitaine trilogy seemed to be a long time coming but was well worth waiting for. Eleanor of aquitaine, the legendary 12th century queen of france and lat. Sticking closely to the known facts about her life, this is a fairly intense interpretation of a career which saw alienor become in turn the ruling duchess. Elizabeth chadwick has once again put forth a wonderfully authentic recreation of the life of a famous historical figure. One of chadwick s strengths is that she brings the historical world that we will never experience to life in a way that is relatable to us in the modern day.
Eleanor of aquitaine, the legendary 12th century queen of france and later of. The tale opens with william, duke of aquitaine, mortally ill. The autumn throne is the third and final book in elizabeth chadwicks trilogy following the life of eleanor of aquitaine. The novel begins with eleanors marriage at thirteen years old to the future king of france and follows her eventful life as she matures through political and marital upheavals and becomes a force to be reckoned with. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine 1 by elizabeth chadwick 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. As a child, he was a hostage of king stephen, henry iis predecessor. Eleanor of aquitaine 1122 1 april 1204 was queen consort of france 171152 and england 11541189 and duchess of aquitaine in her own right 171204. The winter crown by elizabeth chadwick, buy books at. The summer queen by elizabeth chadwick, 9781402294068, available at book depository with free. The summer queen, eleanor of aquitaine by elizabeth chadwick. One of chadwicks standout recognitions came in 2011 when her novel to defy a king won rnas award for the best work of historical fiction. Eleanor of aquitaine refused to give into his tyranny. The summer queen by elizabeth chadwick is subtitled eleanour of aquitane, historys most powerful woman and its a hefty read at 478 pages. Eleanor of aquitaine trilogy by elizabeth chadwick.
The novel begins with eleanor s marriage at thirteen years old to the future king of france and follows her eventful life as she matures through political and marital upheavals and becomes a force to be reckoned with. The epic first novel in a magnificent trilogy unveiling the fascinating and. Going the distance by elizabeth chadwick it is now four and a half years since i was contracted to write three novels about the life of eleanor of aquitaine the summer queen, the winter crown and the autumn throne. Finding a decent biography of eleanor has been difficult as many of eleanors biographers tend to wander off into fiction and speculation at the drop of a hat. The stunning conclusion to the eleanor of aquitaine trilogy. Elizabeth chadwick is an author of historical fictions.
The summer queen eleanor of aquitaine, book 1 by elizabeth chadwick book cover, description. Upon williams death in 17 she inherited the duchy of aquitaine and in july 17 married the heir to the french throne, who succeeded his father, louis vi, the following month. To ensure aquitaines future, he arranges the marriage of his daughter, yearold eleanoralienor, as written thento louis, the french crown prince. New york times bestselling author elizabeth chadwick brings eleanor of aquitaine to life with breathtaking historical detail in the first volume of this stunning new trilogy. I have loved this whole trilogy and was so excited to read the final novel, which did not disappoint. As a member of the ramnulfids house of poitiers rulers in southwestern france, she was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in western europe during the high middle. This is especially when it comes to capturing the imagination of american readers. As far as dividing the novel goes, yes, her life does split well into three sections. This is the first book by chadwick that ive read and to begin with i was quite surprised as at times its a bit of a bodice ripper. Based on the most uptodate research, bestselling novelist elizabeth chadwick brings eleanors magnificent story to life, as never before. Its the autumn of queen eleanor of aquitaines life but, still in the iron grip of her ruthless husband king henry ii of england, she has spent.
Eleanor of aquitaine audiobook by the history hour. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine 3 by elizabeth chadwick 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Based on the most uptodate research, awardwinning novelist elizabeth chadwick brings eleanors magnificent story to life. As queen of england, eleanor has a new cast of enemiesincluding the king. The autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine trilogy book 3. The publishing house sourcebooks has offered a big impetus to the publishing career of elizabeth chadwick. Buy the autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine trilogy 01 by elizabeth chadwick isbn. She is an icon who has fascinated readers for over 800 years. Based on the most uptodate research, it is the first novel to show eleanor beginning her married life at.
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