The Winter Crown

The trilogy by Elizabeth Chadwick tells the story of one of the most famous queens in Western history. Her name translates from Latin as «special», and this is exactly what her destiny was. A symbol of beauty in the 12th century, an eternal warrior and the mother of Richard the Lionheart. The most sought-after bride and the most influential woman in medieval Europe – Eleanor of Aquitaine. Winter of 1154. King Henry II fights across the English Channel, while Queen Eleanor is raising her sons and heirs. Time will pass, and Eleanor's relationship with her husband will sour due to his cruelty and infidelities. Eleanor will decide to rise in rebellion with devastating consequences. She knows how much Henry needs her, but the king will realize this too late… Elizabeth Chadwick immerses the reader in a world of court intrigues, where no one can be trusted. And in this world, Eleanor of Aquitaine plays the leading role.