Duchess of Aquitaine
A Novel of Eleanor
$36.13
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2007
Summary
The beautiful, brilliant daughter of the Duke of Aquitaine, Eleanor grows up in one of Europe’s most dazzling courts, the birthplace of courtly love. In 1137, she is only 15 when her father dies suddenly, leaving her heir to the richest province in France - and an irresistible prize for the first baron who rides in to kidnap her and seize her lands.While her advisors condemn it as a madness to expose Eleanor to such danger, the duke is convinced that beyond her youth and loveliness lies the b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780312369484 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0312369484 |
| Author: | Margaret Ball |
| Publisher: | Griffin Publishing |
| Imprint: | Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2007 |
| Weight: | 426g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 154mm |
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“What a ripping way to learn a history lesson.” — Kirkus Reviews
“What a ripping way to learn a history lesson.” –Kirkus Reviews
“This book is as rich in detail as the finest tapestry, as sumptuous as a fur rug and dazzling in its portrait of a remarkable woman.” –Romantic Times
“Vivid descriptions of life in the Holy Land and of the Byzantine Court match vivid characterizations.” –Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Margaret Ball
Margaret Ball lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, two children, three cats, one dog, and a constantly changing assortment of smaller animals. She is the author of several science fiction and fantasy novels.
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