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This fictionalized biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine takes place in heaven while she waits for her dear husband King Henry II to arrive. To pass the time, Eleanor, her mother-in-law and her priest take turns reminiscing about both the good and bad times in Eleanor's life, giving the reader an unusual and amusing look at her and the Middle Ages., While waiting in heaven for divine judgement to be passed on her second husband, Eleanor of Aquitaine and three of the people who knew her well recall the events of her life.
| Size | | Length: | 201 pages | | Height: | 7.5 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 4.8 oz |
Industry Reviews
"With great ingenuity and wit, [Konigsburg] has fashioned a novel based on the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine and has succeeded in making history amusing...interesting."
"One of the most fresh, imaginative, and deft biographies to come along in a long, long time, this story of Eleanor of Aquitaine is unusual both in format and in the sophisticated vitality of the writing style."
Speare
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