As Queen of England, Eleanor has a new cast of enemies-including the king. Eleanor has more than fulfilled her duty as Queen of England-she has given her husband, Henry II, heirs to the throne and has proven herself as a mother and ruler. But Eleanor needs more than to be a bearer of children and a deputy; she needs command of the throne. As her children grow older, and her relationship with Henry suffers from scandal and infidelity, Eleanor realizes...

A historica novel chronicles the life and times of the legendary queen Eleanor of Aquitaine as she reflects on her eventful and turbulent life in the political and cultural spotlight as the wife of two powerful kings.