Eleanor Of Aquitaine Series 3 Book Set By Elizabeth Chadwick

This three-book set by bestselling novelist Elizabeth Chadwick follows the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine, a figure who has fascinated readers for more than eight hundred years. Drawing on the most up-to-date research, the series presents her life through key turning points, from her early years as heiress to Aquitaine to her later role at the heart of English and European power.

Across the collection, Eleanor is shown as young, privileged and vibrant, then crowned queen of England beside Henry II, and later tested by imprisonment and political rivalry. The set traces her shifting position as wife, mother, ruler and dowager queen, as she navigates the demands of family, authority and ambition.

Included titles

• The Summer Queen
• The Winter Crown
• The Autumn Throne

Key details

• Three-book set in the Eleanor of Aquitaine series
• Written by Elizabeth Chadwick
• Focuses on Eleanor of Aquitaine across different stages of her life

Synopses

The Summer Queen

Eleanor of Aquitaine is an iconic figure, yet the real woman has often seemed out of reach. Based on the most up-to-date research, Elizabeth Chadwick brings her story to life. Eleanor’s promising future as heiress to wealthy Aquitaine changes abruptly when her father dies suddenly in the summer of 1137.

The Winter Crown

In 1154, Eleanor of Aquitaine is crowned queen of England beside her young husband, Henry II. As Henry battles enemies and pursues his plans, Eleanor acts as an able ruler and raises their growing brood of children. Still, she wants more than her current role, and hopes Henry will listen.

The Autumn Throne

Imprisoned by King Henry II, Eleanor refuses to be forced into submission, even as she is kept from her children and her birthright. After Henry’s death, she becomes dowager Queen of England, but rivalry among their sons has intensified.

Eleanor must draw on courage and fortitude as she crosses the Alps in winter to bring Richard his bride, and travels across medieval Europe to ransom her son.