{"product_id":"the-autumn-throne-eleanor-of-aquitaine-trilogy","title":"The Autumn Throne (Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMain ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe novel concludes the trilogy that began with \"The Summer Queen\" and continued in \"The Winter Crown,\" focusing on the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleanor, imprisoned by her husband King Henry II, refuses to let his bullying and mistreatment break her spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter Henry's death, Eleanor becomes the dowager Queen of England but faces challenges from her sons who are competing for land and power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleanor embarks on a daring journey across the Alps in winter to bring Richard his bride and travels throughout medieval Europe to ransom her son.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe must use all her courage and fortitude to navigate the complex politics and keep peace among her warring sons while also securing positions of power for her daughters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Triumphant Conclusion\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historical fiction novel that portrays Eleanor of Aquitaine as a determined and resilient queen. It explores themes of family dynamics, power struggles, and the strength of Eleanor's character as she faces challenges and fights for the well-being of her children and her own place in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEleanor of Aquitaine's powerful story\u003c\/strong\u003e is brought to a triumphant and beautiful close by much-loved author Elizabeth Chadwick in the trilogy that began with \u003cem\u003eThe Summer Queen\u003c\/em\u003e and continued in \u003cem\u003eThe Winter Crown\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA loving mother. A betrayed wife. A queen beyond compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprisoned by her husband, King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of England, refuses to let her powerful husband bully her into submission, even as he forces her away from her children and her birthright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreed only by Henry's death, Eleanor becomes dowager Queen of England. But the competition for land and power that Henry stirred up among his sons has intensified to a dangerous rivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleanor will need every ounce of courage and fortitude as she crosses the Alps in winter to bring Richard his bride, and travels medieval Europe to ransom her beloved son. But even her indomitable spirit will be tested to its limits as she attempts to keep the peace between her warring sons, and find a place in the centres of power for her daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39666443485269,"sku":"9780751548204N","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/6c3812f6-f1a3-4a99-8a01-9e38144705f2.jpg?v=1644265373","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/the-autumn-throne-eleanor-of-aquitaine-trilogy","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}