Devil’s Brood

by Sharon Kay Penman Book 3 in the Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine series.

First published 2008

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England and France, 1172–1189. Henry II’s sons demand independent power, and Eleanor of Aquitaine supports their revolt against their father. Henry the Young King, Richard and Geoffrey seek aid from Louis VII of France and other enemies of the Angevin realm, turning a family dispute into international war.

Henry defeats the first rebellion and confines Eleanor, but the dynastic conflict continues through broken truces, rival alliances and the deaths of several heirs. Richard eventually joins Philip II of France against his father, and the novel ends with Henry’s defeat and death, leaving the divided family and empire to Richard.

Historical Periods

Angevin Empire1154–1214 CE Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine1152–1189 CE

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Louis VII of France1120–1180 Henry II of England1133–1189 Richard I of England1157–1199 John, King of England1166–1216 Philip II of France1165–1223 Henry the Young King1155–1183