This is the 2nd book in the Henry and Eleanor series. It takes up where the 1st book left off. Henry II has finally restored the crown to his family, he and Eleanor are married and welcome a son(to the horror of her ex-husband Louis, the French King with whom Eleanor could only produce daughters). Henry and Eleanor build a dynasty on both sides of English Channel.
The book delves into the actual love and respect between Henry and Eleanor during the early years of their marriage. It was the age when men took other women, and it was accepted to a degree. However, a concubine within the court is something Eleanor will never accept. Henry never recognizes this as betrayal and he pays the price with discontent and betrayal among his family.
The story also encompassed Henry's friendship with Thomas Becket, and the dissolution of that friendship when Henry made a grave mistake and rose Becket to Arch-Bishop of Canterbury.
This was a rip roaring good read for any historical/historical fiction fan. I am already searching for a copy of the next book Devil's Brood
This is the 2nd book in the Henry and Eleanor series. It takes up where the 1st book left off. Henry II has finally restored the crown to his family, he and Eleanor are married and welcome a son(to the horror of her ex-husband Louis, the French King with whom Eleanor could only produce daughters). Henry and Eleanor build a dynasty on both sides of English Channel.
The book delves into the actual love and respect between Henry and Eleanor during the early years of their marriage. It was the age when men took other women, and it was accepted to a degree. However, a concubine within the court is something Eleanor will never accept. Henry never recognizes this as betrayal and he pays the price with discontent and betrayal among his family.
The story also encompassed Henry's friendship with Thomas Becket, and the dissolution of that friendship when Henry made a grave mistake and rose Becket to Arch-Bishop of Canterbury.
This was a rip roaring good read for any historical/historical fiction fan. I am already searching for a copy of the next book
Devil's Brood