The opening is heavily sexual, and eleanores strong desire for henry continues throughout the story, despite all that goes wrong between them. The story is sketchy and lacks authenticity, fluffed up with steamy love scenes and absurd dialogue that drain the integrity of the work. A rare treat is to have one penned by historian alison weir, so i relished the chance to read this novel on the famous queen who had shrugged off the title of queen of france in hopes of being queen of england. Weir focuses her novel on the end of her marriage to king louis vii of france and her tumultuous union with king henry ii of england.
Eleanor of aquitaine has been the wife to the pious king louis vii of france for twelve years, but when henry of anjou future king of england arrives at the french court, he and eleanor experience a passion strong enough to ignite the world. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine random house readers circle 9780345511881. Interesting facts about eleanor of aquitaine, from alison weir. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the captive queen a novel of eleanor of aquitaine, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Immediately, you are whisked to the fairy tale drama of the life of eleanor of aquitaine. Captive queen a novel of eleanor of aquitaine download.
Eleanor of aquitaine 11221204 is arguably the most important and admired female figure in medieval european history. Aquitaine is eleanor s, and her subjects adore and worship her. Captive queen a novel of eleanor o f aquitaine book. I prefer to read an historic book that reads like a novel rather than an historic romance or something that may play with historic facts and people. 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 ages. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. The life and legacy of medieval europes most famous queen attempts to provide an unbiased look at eleanor s life by exploring the achievements and trials of the duchess queen and deconstructing the black legends and other compelling tales that continue to envelop her to this day. Captive queen book denton public library bibliocommons. Henry of anjou lusts for eleanor, and vows that he must have her permanently. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine kindle edition by weir, alison.
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Apr 01, 2010 the captive queen follows eleanor from her marriage to henry ii to his death, with an epilogue that breezes through eleanor s last years. Henry of anjou lusts for eleanor, and vows that he must have her permanently, for his wife, for his kingdom and to control. But when henry of anjou, the young and dynamic future king of england, arrives at the french court, he and the seductive eleanor experience a mutual passion powerful enough to ignite the world. Weir wrote historical novels while a teenager, 9 and her novel in the genre of historical fiction, innocent traitor, based on the life of lady jane grey, was published in 2006. Captive queen spans the life of eleanore of aquitaine, starting with her failed marriage to louis of france and then focusing on her turbulent marriage to henry of anjou. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the captive queen and eleanor of aquitaine.
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Oct 26, 2015 alison weir is the new york times bestselling author of the novels innocent traitor and the lady elizabeth and several historical biographies, including mistress of the monarchy, queen isabella, henry viii, eleanor of aquitaine, the life of elizabeth i, and the six wives of henry viii. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine hardcover published october 15th 2010 by thorndike press large print, hardcover, 819 pages. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine by alison weir online at alibris. Captive queen reads like a dime store novel complete with sultry dialogue. As the title implies, much of the novel takes place after eleanor, having helped her sons to rebel against their father, is imprisoned by a furious henry. A novel of eleanor o f aquitaine by alison weir 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at.
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This edition contains a captive queen discussion guide and an excerpt from the lady elizabeth. But when henry of anjou, the young and dynamic future king of england, arrives at the french court, he and the seductive eleanor experience a mutual. Queen eleanor, the courageous, patient, loving, and naive woman. Alison weir it is the year 1152 and a beautiful woman of thirty, attended by only a small armed escort, is riding like the wind southwards through what is now france. The legend of eleanor of aquitaine has spread far and wide, elaborated throughout history by fiction, myth and troubadours songs of courtly love. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read captive queen. In this novel, weir uses her extensive knowledge to paint a most vivid portrait of this fascinating woman. Of course, part of the magic of captive queen is henry and eleanor. You will learn about eleanor of aquitaine like never before. Captive queen tells the epic and dramatic tale of this strong and remarkable woman who held her own in a maledominated world. This is a turning point in their relationship, which will haunt them both for the rest of their lives. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Its subject, eleanor of aquitaine, was also the focus of a nonfiction biography weir had written in 1999. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine thorndike press large print historical fiction. Read captive queen a novel of eleanor o f aquitaine online, read in mobile or kindle. The captive queencaptive queen books by alison weir. A novel of eleanor o f aquitaine ebook written by alison weir.
Rosalyn landor the author harks back to the twelfth century with a sensuous and tempestuous tale that brings vividly to life englands most passionate and destructive royal couple. Alison weir the author harks back to the twelfth century with a sensuous and tempestuous tale that brings vividly to life englands most passionate and destructive royal couple. Aug 04, 2011 the captive queen and eleanor of aquitaine ebook written by alison weir. Captive queen book edmonton public library bibliocommons. Having proven herself a gifted and engaging novelist with her portrayals of queen elizabeth i in the lady elizabeth and lady jane grey in innocent traitor, new york times bestselling author alison weir now harks back to the twelfth century with a sensuous and tempestuous tale that brings vividly to life englands most passionateand destructiveroyal couple. Eleanor of aquitaine is my favorite woman of history, and she definitely comes alive in captive queen. Download captive queen a novel of eleanor o f aquitaine ebook for free in pdf and epub format. Nearing her thirtieth birthday, eleanor of aquitaine has spent the past dozen frustrating years as wife to the. Interesting facts about eleanor of aquitaine, from alison weir eleanor of aquitaine 11221204 is arguably the most important and admired female figure in medieval. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Weir brings all her talents to bear on this comprehensive novel, including a biographers intimate knowledge of the period that lends a particular authenticity to captive queen. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of captive queen.
A novel of eleanor o f aquitaine audiobook by alison weir. Aquitaine is eleanors, and her subjects adore and worship her. The captive queen follows eleanor from her marriage to henry ii to his death, with an epilogue that breezes through eleanor s last years. 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. In captive queen, her third work of fiction, bestselling british. Youre read light novel the captive queen part 45 online at. The captive queen by alison weir fantastic fiction. Having never read a book about eleanor of aquitaine before and only knowing she was the mother of richard the lionheart and evil king john of the robin hood variety, i didnt know what to expect. Her latest novel, the captive queen, was released in the summer of 2010. Eleanor of aquitaine chafed at these restrictions and became one of the most powerful and famous women of any age, setting the stage for european alliances for generations. In a relationship based on lust and a mutual desire for great power, henry ii and eleanor took over the english throne in 1154, thus beginning one of the most influential reigns and tumultuous royal marriages in all of history. Please use the follow button to get notification about the latest chapter next time when you visit. She lives in surrey, england with her husband and two children.
Alison weir is the new york times bestselling author of the novels innocent traitor and the lady elizabeth and several historical biographies, including mistress of the monarchy, queen isabella, henry viii, eleanor of aquitaine, the life of elizabeth i, and the six wives of henry viii. Taken captive by the holy roman emperor while en route home in violation of the papal decree protecting all crusaders he was to spend fifteen months imprisoned, much of it in the notorious fortress at trefils, from which few men ever left alive, while eleanor of aquitaine moved heaven and earth to raise the exorbitant ransom. A special bundle of one fiction and one nonfiction title from bestselling historian alison weir, both exploring the life of eleanor of aquitaine. The life and legacy of medieval europes most famous queen attempts to provide an unbiased look at eleanors life by exploring the achievements and trials of the duchessqueen and deconstructing the black legends and other compelling tales that continue to envelop her to this day. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading captive queen. But i cant help feeling that she has missed the celestial omnibus with the captive queen. Captive queen by alison weir overdrive rakuten overdrive. Having proven herself a gifted and engaging novelist with her portrayals of queen elizabeth i in the lady elizabeth and lady jane grey in innocent traitor, new york times bestselling author alison weir now harks read more. Eleanor was queen first to louis vii of france and then to henry ii of england. Alison weir has written two works on eleanor of aquitaine pictured a nonfiction biography and a historical fiction novel.
Jul, 2010 for historical fiction readers, a tantalizing new novel from new york times bestselling author alison weir about the passionate and notorious french queen, eleanor of aquitaine. Renowned for her highly acclaimed and bestselling british histories, alison weir has in recent years made a major impact on the fiction scene with her novels about queen elizabeth and lady jane grey. Nearing her thirtieth birthday, eleanor of aquitaine has spent the past dozen frustrating years as wife to the pious king louis vii of france. Captive queen a novel of eleanor o f aquitaine also available in format docx and mobi.