Eleanor, the Firebrand Queen
Carindale
:
Interactive Publications
,
2021
22691797
2021
single work
novel
historical fiction
'Eleanor of Aquitaine, intelligent and beautiful, her immense wealth desired by kings. was married to monkish Prince Louis of France. Her education was scorned for emulating men, her 'betters'. Eleanor, 12th century feminist fought back, remained true to herself and kept a journal of her thoughts and observations.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
The Lion and the Tigress
Carindale
:
Interactive Publications
,
2023
26376908
2023
single work
novel
historical fiction
'In the second book from the Eleanor of Aquitaine Series, as the blind seer from Antioch predicted, Eleanor marries the love of her life, Henry II of England. Passion rules the marriage as alpha male and alpha female compete for dominance. Meanwhile, to drag his war-torn kingdom back from the brink of anarchy, Henry must rely on the resources of the Eleanor’s Aquitaine. Marriage to the beautiful, intelligent Eleanor delivers Henry an empire from Scotland to the Pyrenees. Often, she must act as his regent in England while he tries to dampen dissent from across the Channel. Henry comes to fear that Eleanor is a more successful ruler. Only she can control the nobles of the Aquitaine, and, much to Henry’s jealousy, she tames and enchants the rebellious Welsh king. Over ten years, Eleanor gives birth to nine children. Again, as foretold, many are sons, future competition for Henry’s crown and his affection for their mother, which makes him an ambivalent father. Then there is the ambitious Thomas Becket., who Eleanor suspects is the greatest threat of all to her regal plans... ' (Publication summary)
The Tigress Caged
Carindale
:
Interactive Press
,
2023
26550025
2023
single work
novel
historical fiction
'In the third volume of the Eleanor of Acquitaine novels, Eleanor finds herself torn between her early love for Henry II of England and resistance to his constant bullying of her and her sons in his fear of being superceded by his ambitious offspring. His paranoia leads him to imprison her to curtail her powers, but this makes her only more determined to resist him and defend her birthright, while, at the same time, reining in her sons’ impulses to overthrow him. Who will win out—the autocratic Henry, or the resourceful Eleanor? It seems time may be on her side...' (Publication summary)
