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Set in A.D. 1135, the story unfolds amidst the chaos following King Henry I's death, as his daughter Maude, Countess of Anjou, faces opposition from her cousin Stephen, who usurps her claim to the throne. Their fierce and protracted conflict plunges England into turmoil, marked by bloodshed and destruction, as loyalties are tested and the nation grapples with the idea of female rule. This historical narrative explores themes of power, gender, and familial rivalry during a tumultuous period in English history.
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When Christ and His Saints Slept, Sharon Kay Penman
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- Released
- 1996
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sharon Kay Penman
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 784
- ISBN13
- 9780345396686
- Series
- Eleanor of Aquitaine
- First published
- 1994
- Original title
- When Christ and his saints slept
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
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- Set in A.D. 1135, the story unfolds amidst the chaos following King Henry I's death, as his daughter Maude, Countess of Anjou, faces opposition from her cousin Stephen, who usurps her claim to the throne. Their fierce and protracted conflict plunges England into turmoil, marked by bloodshed and destruction, as loyalties are tested and the nation grapples with the idea of female rule. This historical narrative explores themes of power, gender, and familial rivalry during a tumultuous period in English history.