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Eleanor of Aquitaine Series

This historical saga chronicles the extraordinary life of one of medieval Europe's most formidable women. It traces her journey from a young heiress to becoming Queen of both France and England, navigating treacherous political landscapes. The series explores themes of power, ambition, love, and resilience, offering a vivid portrayal of a woman who defied expectations and shaped history.

Eleanor of Aquitaine - 3: The Autumn Throne
The Winter Crown
Pieśń królowej

Recommended Reading Order

  1. Pieśń królowej

    • 464 pages
    • 17 hours of reading

    Poznajcie kr�lową tysiąclecia! Historia kobiety, kt�ra zmieniła bieg dziej�w Europy.Eleonora Akwitańska, kr�lowa Francji i Anglii, żyła ponad osiemset lat temu, lecz do dziś fascynuje wsp�łczesnych.Swoją niezłomną wolą doprowadziła do unieważnienia nieudanego małżeństwa, była kobietą ambitną, mądrą i wykształconą, potrafiła czerpać radość z miłości. Elizabeth Chadwick z życia średniowiecznej kr�lowej, matki Ryszarda Lwie Serce, uczyniła pasjonującą i pełną emocji opowieść, na wskroś wiarygodną, bo opartą na źr�dłach, kt�re dotrwały do naszych czas�w.Alienor ma trzynaście lat. Przyszłość młodej i pięknej dziedziczki akwitańskiej wydaje się usłana r�żami, lecz gdy w 1137 roku umiera jej ukochany ojciec, dziewczyna zostaje zmuszona do ślubu z koregentem Francji Ludwikiem, zaledwie dwa lata starszym od niej. Wkr�tce młodziutka para samodzielnie zasiądzie na francuskim tronie.

    Pieśń królowej1
    4.5

  2. The Winter Crown

    • 483 pages
    • 17 hours of reading

    It is the winter of 1154 and Eleanor, Queen of England, is biding her time. While her husband King Henry II battles for land across the channel, Eleanor fulfils her duty as acting ruler and bearer of royal children. But she wants to be more than this - if only Henry would let her. Instead, Henry belittles and excludes her, falling for a young mistress and leaving Eleanor side-lined and angry. And as her sons become young men, frustrated at Henry's hoarding of power, Eleanor is forced into a rebellion of devastating consequences. She knows how much Henry needs her, but does Henry know himself? Overflowing with scandal, politics, sex, triumphs and tragedies, THE WINTER CROWN is the much-awaited new novel in this trilogy and a rich, compelling story in its own right.

    The Winter Crown2
    4.2

  3. Eleanor of Aquitaine - 3: The Autumn Throne

    A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine

    • 512 pages
    • 18 hours of reading

    England, 1176 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 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. But even her indomitable spirit will be tested to its limits as she attempts to keep the peace between her warring sons, and find a place in the centres of power for her daughters. Eleanor of Aquitaine's powerful story is brought to a triumphant and beautiful close by much-loved author Elizabeth Chadwick

    Eleanor of Aquitaine - 3: The Autumn Throne3
    4.3