The Strangled Queen

Name: The Strangled Queen
Rating: 4.3 (1241 reviews)

by Maurice Druon Book 2 in the The Accursed Kings series.

First published 1955

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After Philip IV's death, Louis X inherits the throne while his imprisoned wife Margaret of Burgundy remains an obstacle to a new marriage and a secure succession. Her confinement at Château Gaillard becomes the centre of a struggle over whether the king can obtain an annulment or must wait for her death.

The rival factions around Charles of Valois, Philip of Poitiers, Mahaut of Artois and Robert of Artois compete for influence over the inexperienced king. Druon presents Margaret's death as murder within this contest, although the historical cause of her death is not established.

Historical Periods

Late Medievalc. 1300–1500 CE Artois Succession Dispute1302–1332 CE Reign of Louis X of France1314–1316 CE Tour de Nesle Affair1314 CE

Genres

Court & Political Fiction Historical Sagas Historical Thriller

Historical people

Louis X of France1289–1316 Margaret of Burgundy1290–1315 Mahaut, Countess of Artois1269–1329 Robert III of Artois1287–1342 Philip V of France1293–1322 Charles of Valois1270–1325 Robert I, Count of Artois1216–1250