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Eleanor of AquitaineSeries

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.

The Autumn Throne
Letní královna
The Winter Crown

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  1. 1

    Letní královna

    • 400 pages
    • 14 hours of reading
    4.5(144)Add rating

    První díl trilogie o Eleanoře Akvitánské. Mladičká Eleanor je dědičkou bohaté Akvitánie a zdá se, že budoucnost si pro ni uchystala šťastný a poklidný život. Pak ale její otec v létě roku 1137 náhle zemře a Alienor – jak si sama říká – je nucena provdat se za francouzského prince Ludvíka a brzy se stává královnou Francie. Nevinná třináctiletá dívka nechává vše, co znala, za sebou a musí se naučit obstát na nepřátelském a intrikujícím francouzském dvoře.

    Letní královna
  2. 2

    The Winter Crown

    • 483 pages
    • 17 hours of reading
    4.2(3342)Add rating

    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 Crown
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