Ellen jones books list of books by author ellen jones thriftbooks. Eleanor of aquitaine peoplecharacters librarything. The passions of eleanor of aquitaine, a novel 1994 by. See all books authored by ellen jones, including the fatal crown, and beloved enemy. History refreshed in the bleak midwinteralienor of aquitaine. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. Fiercely independent, filled with untapped desire, the woman who would be queen must provide louis vii, her monkish husband, with.
In beloved enemy, aquitaine is under the french kings safekeeping, and eleanor, the duke of aquitaines eldest. With these words, fifteenyearold eleanor seals her fate. At a time when women were regarded as little more than chattel, eleanor managed to defy convention as she exercised power in the political sphere and crucial influence over her husbands and sons. Ellen jones the tumultuous life of eleanor of aquitane, one of the great women of the 12th century. Jun 03, 2012 for example, while i was attending writing workshops out of ucla extension program in the 1980s for several years, one of the other members of the writing group was ellen jones, who was writing historical fiction about the first queen of england, queen maud, and her son, henry ii. It raises questions about todays space program, what can be done about asteroids, and what can happen if those plans go horribly wrong. I know names and some dates, but there will always be more. In the twelfth century, as france and england compete for dominion, one womans passions and ambitions will change histo. Open road media romance romance pub date 29 jan 20 this title was previously available on netgalley and is now archived. Everything you know about eleanor of aquitaine is wrong. Beloved enemy the passions of eleanor of aquitaine. Buy this book in this cumbrous historical novel, jones postulates a turbulent love affair between the.
The passions of eleanor of aquitaine, a novel by ellen jones. Set against the splendor and scheming of the middle ages, this enthralling historical novel brings to life the magnificent eleanor of aquitaine, a woman far ahead. Apr 01, 2018 eleanor of aquitaine 1122 april 1, 1204 was a medieval firebrand, and no question about it. Jones is particularly adept at exploring what it must have been like to be a woman with power in a mans world.
Beloved enemy queens of love and war, book 2 by ellen jones book cover, description, publication history. Henry ii of england mcgill university school of computer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A novel by ellen jones available from rakuten kobo. Against the seething political intrigues of 12thcentury europe, two royal heirs will surrender to passion as. Henry iis coat of arms were gules, a lion rampant or red background, with a golden lion on hind legs facing to the side. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read gilded cages. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. The passions of eleanor of acquitaine queens of love and war book 2 by ellen jones. For example, while i was attending writing workshops out of ucla extension program in the 1980s for several years, one of the other members of the writing group was ellen jones, who was writing historical fiction about the first. Eleanor of aquitaine lived a long life of many contrasts, of splendor and desolation, power and peril, and in this stunning narrative, weir captures the woman and the queenin all her glory. The passions of eleanor of aquitaine tells about eleanors childhood, her first marriage to king louis vii of france and her introduction to henry of anjou, later henry ii. The passions of eleanor of aquitaine by ellen jones 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
In the twelfth century, as france and england compete for dominion, one womans passions and ambitions will change history. Eleanor of aquitaine 1122 april 1, 1204 was a medieval firebrand, and no question about it. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The irish princess audiobook by elizabeth chadwick. With astonishing historic detail, mesmerizing pageantry, and irresistible accounts of royal scandal and intrigue, she recreates not only a remarkable. The book was quick read and a great relief after yesterdays beloved enemy.
The passions of eleanor of aquitaine by ellen jones. Based on the most uptodate research, bestselling novelist elizabeth chadwick brings eleanors magnificent story to life, as never before. Aquitaine is under the french kings safekeeping, and eleanor, the duke of aquitaines eldest daughter, knows she must wed prince louis in order to insure the future of her beloved duchy. Beloved enemy queens of love and war, book 2 by ellen jones. Read white heart by sherry jones available from rakuten kobo.
Buy this book in this cumbrous historical novel, jones postulates a. The passions of eleanor of aquitaine tells about eleanor s childhood, her first marriage to king louis vii of france and her introduction to henry of anjou, later henry ii. Beloved enemy was the first book i had read that attempted to create the world and life of this extremely powerful and influential woman. The passions of eleanor of acquitaine in the ontario library service consortium digital collection. This title was previously available on netgalley and is now archived. Set against the turbulent backdrop of twelfthcentury europe, as two. The medieval and postmedieval image of eleanor of aquitaine, he works to destroy the myths that surround the life of eleanor. A duchess at 15, she marries louis vii to become queen of. Deconstructing the story of eleanor of aquitaine the. A novel the queens of love and war book 2 kindle edition by jones, ellen. A duchess at 15, she marries louis vii to become queen of france. A book a day and 10,000 steps for thirty days esther.
Beloved deceiver romance by kidd, flora and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ellen jones books list of books by author ellen jones. Eleanor of aquitaine is one of the characters of history that i know of, but havent really looked into. She was sole heiress to the largest, wealthiest region of what is now france. Aquitaine is under the french kings safekeeping, and eleanor, the duke of aquitaine s eldest daughter, knows she must wed prince louis in order to insure the future of her beloved duchy. The passions of eleanor of aquitaine 1994 pamela kaufman the book of eleanor 2002 bernard knight grim reaper 2002 tinners corpse 2001 lynn kurland from this moment on 2003 stephen r.
Young, vibrant, privileged, eleanors future is golden as the heiress to wealthy aquitaine. Oct 23, 2016 everything you know about eleanor of aquitaine is wrong. I spent the day ensconced in the early passion of henry ii and eleanor of aquitane as they forged the empire, striking alliances, and changing allegiances. A novel beloved enemy is about eleanor of aquitaine. The passions of eleanor of aquitaine a novel 1994 by ellen jones set between 1 and 1162, the novel follows eleanors marriage to the king of france, her travels to the holy land on a crusade, her pursuit of the younger henry of anjou, civil war in england, and perpetual intrigues at court. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading beloved enemy. Eleanor of aquitaine 11221204, duchess of aquitaine in her own right and queen consort successively of france and england, was probably the most powerful woman in europe in the. With these words, 15yearold eleanor seals her fate. Read beloved enemy the passions of eleanor of aquitaine. Lawhead byzantium 1996 margo maguire celtic bride 2001 edward marston the domesday books 19932000, 11 vol. The fatal crown a novel ebook by ellen jones book 1. Apr 28, 2012 headless women feature all the time on history books and historical fiction. Harlot queen by hilda lewis book read online scribd. A novel the queens of love and war book 2 kindle edition by ellen jones.
Read beloved enemy by ellen jones online free full book. Beloved enemy ebook by ellen jones 9781453289105 rakuten. Renowned in her time for being the most beautiful woman in europe, the wife of two kings and mother of three, eleanor of aquitaine was one of the great heroines of the middle ages. Aquitaine is under the french kings safekeeping, and eleanor, the duke of aquitaines eldest daughter, knows she must wed prince louis in order to. Beloved enemy the passions of eleanor of aquitaine ellen jones.
In a time when men ruled and women were made to be wives and mothers, eleanor had power. Evans, lecturer in medieval history at central michigan university. Eleanor of aquitaine 11221204, duchess of aquitaine in her own right and queen consort successively of france and england, was probably the most powerful woman in europe in the middle ages. These books about eleanor of aquitaine are historicallyaccurate testaments to this strongwilled woman of the middle ages.