Separated from her children. The legend She Became. Eleanor would need every ounce of courage and fortitude as she crossed the Alps in winter to bring her son Richard his bride, ransom him from imprisonment and deal with his brother John's treachery. The son She Loved. Freed by his death, she became dowager Queen of England.

Her indomitable spirit would be tested to its limits as she attempted to keep the peace between her warring sons, fend off enemies, and negotiate a magnificent future for a chosen granddaughter. The eleanor of aquitaine trilogy: the summer Queen Book 1 The Winter Crown Book 2 The Autumn Throne Book 3 Sourcebooks Landmark.

If king henry ii thought these things would push his queen into submission, he was wrong. Eleanor of Aquitaine refused to give into his tyranny. But the competition for land and power that Henry bred among his sons had grown into a dangerous rivalry that Eleanor must skillfully control. The betrayal She Faced.

The stunning conclusion to the Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogyImprisoned by her husband.

The Winter Crown: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine

But eleanor needs more than to be a bearer of children and a deputy; she needs command of the throne. But even a queen must face the consequences of treason. In this long-anticipated second novel in the eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy, bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick evokes a royal marriage where love and hatred are intertwined, and the battle over power is fought not with swords, but deception.

The eleanor of aquitaine trilogy: the summer Queen Book 1 The Winter Crown Book 2The Autumn Throne Book 3. She must take it for herself. As queen of england, Eleanor has a new cast of enemies―including the king. Eleanor has more than fulfilled her duty as Queen of England―she has given her husband, Henry II, heirs to the throne and has proven herself as a mother and ruler.

As her children grow older, and her relationship with Henry suffers from scandal and infidelity, Eleanor realizes the power she seeks won't be given willingly.

The Summer Queen: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine

A magnificent woman's story told by a brilliant historical novelist; realistic, vibrant, emotional, exciting and unputdownable. Rt book reviews, july top pickscandal, marry a man she doesn't love, triumphs, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Sharon Kay PenmanAt the age of thirteen, Eleanor of Aquitaine is forced to leave everything behind, sex, politics, the first novel in a stunning new trilogy, and tragedies abound in The Summer Queen, and take the throne to reign as Queen of France.

. This is historical fiction at its best and I loved every page of it. For winter nights: a bookish blog The summer queen A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor's new life is full of risk―and unlimited opportunity. Barely out of childhood and faced with great scandals, fraught relationships, and forbidden love at every turn, Eleanor must use all her cunning to secure her future as one of the most powerful women in the world.

The eleanor of aquitaine trilogy:the summer queen book 1the winter Crown Book 2The Autumn Throne Book 3 Praise for The Summer Queen: "The Summer Queen is a fabulous novel based on the most up-to-date and meticulous research.

The Greatest Knight: The Unsung Story of the Queen's Champion William Marshal

Forgotten hero. He was partly responsible for the Magna Carta. In addition, unlike the Tudor era, there are not extensive amounts of historical fiction set in the 13th century. The integrity of the Research: Elizabeth Chadwick's research is impeccable. Loyal servant. Publishers weekly"The best writer of medieval fiction currently around.

Richard lee, founder of the historical novel society"The reader is well aware on every page that this is life as it was lived eight hundred years ago, yet the characters are a fresh and natural as if they were living in the present time. The historical novels review "There's no better writer of medieval fiction than the marvelous Elizabeth Chadwick.

Lancashire evening post"elizabeth Chadwick is a gifted novelist and a dedicated researcher; it doesn't get any better than that. Sharon kay penman, bestselling author of Devil's Brood The summer queen A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Sourcebooks Landmark. The royals, and especially Eleanor, are particularly fascinating characters whom Chadwick employs to great effect.

But being a royal favorite brings its share of danger and jealousy as well as fame and reward. A writer of uncommon historical integrity and accuracy, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects the true story of one of England's greatest forgotten heroes in a captivating blend of fact and fiction.

The Scarlet Lion William Marshal, Book 2

Vindictive king john clashes with William, claims the family lands for the Crown―and takes two of the Marshal sons hostage. The conflict between obeying his king and rebelling over the royal injustices threatens the very heart of William and Isabelle's family. Sourcebooks Landmark. But he is thrust back into the chaos of court when King Richard dies.

The legend of the greatest knight lives onwilliam marshal's skill with a sword and loyalty to his word have earned him the company of kings, the lands of a magnate, and the hand of Isabelle de Clare, one of England's wealthiest heiresses. Fiercely intelligent and courageous, fearing for the man and marriage that light her life, Isabelle plunges with her husband down a precarious path that will lead William to more power than he ever expected.

Everyone who has raved about Elizabeth Chadwick as an author of historical novels is right. Devourer of books on the greatest Knight"Elizabeth Chadwick is a gifted novelist and a dedicated researcher; it doesn't get any better than that. Sharon kay penman the summer queen A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Sourcebooks Landmark.

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A Place Beyond Courage William Marshal

When the old king dies, his successor rewards the handsome and ambitious John with castles and lands. But king stephen has a tenuous hold on both his reign and his barons, and when jealous rivals at court seek to destroy John, he backs a woman's claim to the crown, sacrifices his marriage, and eventually is forced to make a gamble that is perhaps one step too far.

Rich with detail, masterful in its storytelling, A Place Beyond Courage is a tale of impossible gambles and the real meaning of honor. Picking up an elizabeth chadwick novel is like having a Bentley draw up at your door: you know you are in for a sumptouous ride. Daily telegraph"The best writer of medieval fiction currently around.

Richard lee, founder and publisher, Historical Novel Society"A star back in Britain, Elizabeth Chadwick is finally getting the attention she deserves here. Usa today the summer queen A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine. John fitzgilbert is a man of honor and loyalty, sworn to royal service. Sourcebooks Landmark.

Sometimes keeping your honor Means Breaking Your WordThe early twelfth century is a time for ambitious men to prosper. Used book in Good Condition. Sourcebooks Landmark.

Lady of the English

From usa today bestselling author elizabeth chadwick comes a gripping, never-before-told, medieval battle of the sexesMatilda, daughter of Henry I, knows that there are those who will not accept her as England's queen when her father dies. But the men who support her rival, and cousin, Stephen do not know the iron will that drives her.

But adeliza, born with a strength that can sustain her through heartrending pain, knows that the crown belongs to a woman this time. Written with vivid detail and great historical accuracy, Lady of the English is a captivating historical novel of Medieval England. But for matilda, pride comes before a fall.

And for adeliza, even the deepest love is no proof against fate. Sourcebooks Landmark. Both women will stand and fight for what they know is right. Adeliza, is now married to william d'Albini, Henry's widowed queen and Matilda's stepmother, a warrior who is fighting to keep Matilda off the throne. She will win her inheritance against all odds, and despite all men.

Sourcebooks Landmark. Used book in Good Condition. Fans of philippa gregory, alison weir, sharon kay penman, and bernard cornwall will be spellbound by this well-crafted story of Henry I's daughter, his widow, and their alliance and perseverance as they fight for the rightful heir to the crown―a woman!What reviewers are saying about Lady of the English"Lady of the English is a riveting historical fiction novel with thrilling drama and characters that fairly leap off of the page.

To Defy a King William Marshal

But when her beloved father falls out with the volatile and dangerous King John, her world is shattered. Caught between the family she was born in and the family she married into, Mahelt is uncertain if she―or her marriage―will survive. Sourcebooks Landmark. What reviewers are saying about To Defy a King".

. Juicy chunks of violent medieval history you can enjoy in the climate-controlled safety of your own home. Usa today"the characters are wonderful ― fleshed out, individual, not stereotypical and graceful. Fans of philippa gregory, and bernard cornwall will take pleasure in this well-crafted story of a vibrant, Sharon Kay Penman, Alison Weir, noble woman in a tyrant's world.

Named the historical novel of the year by the romantic novelist's Association in 2011, and history's, featuring the daughter of William Marshal―one of Chadwick, To Defy is King is a riveting novel of family loyalty and betrayal, most beloved characters. The king takes her brothers hostage and Mahelt's planned marriage to Hugh Bigod, son of the Earl of Norfolk, takes place sooner than she expected.

Sourcebooks Landmark. The spirited daughter of England's greatest knight, Mahelt Marshal, lives a privileged life. When more harsh demands from King John threaten to tear the couple's lives apart, Mahelt finds herself facing her worst fears alone. The blend of action scenes and emotional scenes are well balanced.

For the King's Favor William Marshal

Sourcebooks Landmark. Sourcebooks Landmark. But ida pays an agonizing price when she leaves the king, and as Roger's importance grows and he gains an earldom, their marriage comes under increasing strain. Used book in Good Condition. Based on the true story of a royal mistress and the young lord she chose to marry, For the King's Favor is Elizabeth Chadwick at her best.

The best writer of medieval fiction currently around. Richard lee, historical Novel Society"An author who makes historical fiction come gloriously alive. Times of london"everyone who has raved about Elizabeth Chadwick as an author of historical novels is right. Devourer of books blog"i rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical novelist stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya Seton.

Sharon kay penman, new york times bestselling author of Devil's Brood The summer queen A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine. A bittersweet tale of love, and the power of royaltywhen roger Bigod arrives at King Henry II's court to settle a bitter inheritance dispute, Loss, he becomes enchanted with Ida de Tosney, young mistress to the powerful king.

A victim of henry's seduction and the mother of his son, Ida sees in Roger a chance to begin a new life.

Queen Hereafter: A Novel of Margaret of Scotland

Yet even as the king and queen build a passionate and tempestuous partnership, the Scots distrust her. The summer queen A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Based on the lives of saint margaret of scotland and her husband, King Malcolm III, in eleventh-century Scotland, a young woman strives to fulfill her destiny despite the risks.

. Shipwrecked on the scottish coast, a young saxon princess and her family—including the outlawed Edgar of England—ask sanctuary of the warrior-king Malcolm Canmore, who shrewdly sees the political advantage. Soon imprisoned and charged with witchcraft and treason, Eva learns that Queen Margaret—counseled by the furious king and his powerful priests—will decide her fate and that of her kinswoman Lady Macbeth.

Refugee. Saint. Sourcebooks Landmark. Instead, an unlikely friendship grows between the queen and her bard, though one has a wild Celtic nature and the other follows the demanding path of obligation. Torn between old and new loyalties, Eva is bound by a vow to betray the king and his Saxon queen. Sourcebooks Landmark.

But can the proud queen forgive such deep treachery?Impeccably researched, a dramatic page-turner, Queen Hereafter is an unforgettable story of shifting alliances and the tension between fear and trust as a young woman finds her way in a dangerous world. When her husband brings eva, to court as a hostage for the good behavior of the formidable Lady Macbeth, a Celtic bard, Margaret expects trouble.

Three Sisters, Three Queens The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels

From #1 new york times bestselling author philippa Gregory, the little-known story of three Tudor women who are united in sisterhood and yet compelled to be rivals when they fulfill their destinies as queens. As sisters they share an everlasting bond; as queens they can break each other’s hearts… When Katherine of Aragon is brought to the Tudor court as a young bride, Margaret, the oldest princess, takes her measure.

United by family loyalties and affections, the three queens find themselves set against each other. But margaret’s boy becomes heir to the Tudor throne when Katherine loses her son. With one look, each knows the other for a rival, an ally, a pawn, destined—with Margaret’s younger sister Mary—to a unique sisterhood.

Touchstone Books. Katherine commands an army against Margaret and kills her husband James IV of Scotland. Sourcebooks Landmark. As they experience betrayals, loss, the three sisters find that the only constant in their perilous lives is their special bond, and passion, dangers, more powerful than any man, even a king.

Mary steals the widowed margaret’s proposed husband, but when Mary is widowed it is her secret marriage for love that is the envy of the others. The summer queen A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine.