The Summer Queen: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick brings Eleanor of Aquitaine to life with breathtaking historical detail in the first volume of this stunning new trilogy Eleanor of Aquitaine the legendary th century queen of France and later of England is one of the most powerful and irrepressible women in medieval history and her story of romance scandal and political intrigue has fascinated readers for centuriesYoung Eleanor or Alienor as she was known has everything to look forward to as the heiress to the wealthy Aquitaine But when her beloved father William X suddenly dies childhood is over Sent to Paris and forced to marry Prince Louis VII of France she barely adjusts before another death catapults them to King and Queen At the age of just Eleanor must leave everything behind and learn to navigate the complex and vivacious French court Faced with great scandals trials fraught relationships and forbidden love at every turn Eleanor finally sees what her future could hold if she could just seize the momentThe first in this highly anticipated trilogy The Summer Queen follows Eleanor through the Second Crusade to the end of her marriage to Louis VII The authors meticulous research including delving into the Akashic records portrays the Middle Ages and Eleanor with depth and vivid imagery unparalleled in historical fiction that will keep readers riveted and wanting more.