The Autumn Throne

by Elizabeth Chadwick

Book 3 in the Eleanor of Aquitaine series.

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Imprisoned after supporting her sons’ rebellion against Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine refuses to relinquish her identity as queen and duchess. Henry’s death restores her freedom in 1189, and she immediately works to secure Richard’s succession and maintain order while he prepares for crusade.

Eleanor crosses Europe to arrange Richard’s marriage, governs during his absence and raises the enormous ransom required after his capture. As rivalry between Richard, John and Philip II threatens the Angevin inheritance, she uses diplomacy, family alliances and endurance to remain politically effective into old age.

Historical periods

Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine Third Crusade Captivity and Ransom of Richard I

Genres

Biographical Fiction Court & Political Fiction Dynastic & Royal Fiction Historical Sagas Social & Domestic Fiction War Fiction

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Richard I of England1157–1199 John, King of England1166–1216 Philip II of France1165–1223 William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke1146–1219