The release date for the English version of 'Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life' by
Alison Weir is Apr 2001. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
Alison Weir creates a vivid portrayal of a genuinely remarkable lady in her masterfully written biography, offering fresh perspectives into her private life.
One of the greatest heroines of the Middle Ages, Eleanor of Aquitaine was renowned in her day for being the most beautiful woman in Europe, the wife of two kings, and the mother of three children. During a period when women were considered mere property, Eleanor defied expectations by wielding significant political influence and controlling her husbands and kids.
Eleanor of Aquitaine had a lengthy life marked by contrasts, including grandeur and devastation, danger and power. Weir brilliantly depicts the woman—and the queen—in all her magnificence in this gripping story. She captures not only a unique personality but also a wonderful bygone period with astounding historical precision, captivating spectacle, and captivating tales of royal scandal and intrigue.