The Plantagenet Prelude
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A masterwork of royal historical fiction, The Plantagenet Prelude launches Jean Plaidy's celebrated Plantagenet Saga, chronicling the turbulent rise of the Plantagenet dynasty through the passionate and politically charged story of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II of England. Plaidy brings medieval court life vividly to life, presenting Eleanor as one of history's most formidable women — a queen who navigates power, love, and betrayal with extraordinary cunning. The novel details the dramatic circumstances surrounding the murder of Thomas Becket and the fierce struggle for dominance between crown and church in twelfth-century England. Written with Plaidy's signature blend of meticulous historical research and compelling narrative drive, this is an essential read for anyone captivated by the personalities and intrigues that shaped the English monarchy.
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$3.07The Plantagenet Prelude
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A masterwork of royal historical fiction, The Plantagenet Prelude launches Jean Plaidy's celebrated Plantagenet Saga, chronicling the turbulent rise of the Plantagenet dynasty through the passionate and politically charged story of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II of England. Plaidy brings medieval court life vividly to life, presenting Eleanor as one of history's most formidable women — a queen who navigates power, love, and betrayal with extraordinary cunning. The novel details the dramatic circumstances surrounding the murder of Thomas Becket and the fierce struggle for dominance between crown and church in twelfth-century England. Written with Plaidy's signature blend of meticulous historical research and compelling narrative drive, this is an essential read for anyone captivated by the personalities and intrigues that shaped the English monarchy.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A masterwork of royal historical fiction, The Plantagenet Prelude launches Jean Plaidy's celebrated Plantagenet Saga, chronicling the turbulent rise of the Plantagenet dynasty through the passionate and politically charged story of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II of England. Plaidy brings medieval court life vividly to life, presenting Eleanor as one of history's most formidable women — a queen who navigates power, love, and betrayal with extraordinary cunning. The novel details the dramatic circumstances surrounding the murder of Thomas Becket and the fierce struggle for dominance between crown and church in twelfth-century England. Written with Plaidy's signature blend of meticulous historical research and compelling narrative drive, this is an essential read for anyone captivated by the personalities and intrigues that shaped the English monarchy.
