First published 1985
Eleanor of Aquitaine sits on a cloud in Heaven, growing impatient after centuries of waiting for her husband King Henry II to join her. She passes time with old friends who knew her during her reign as queen. Together they reminisce about her remarkable life in medieval Europe, from her marriages to two kings to her adventures across kingdoms. Their conversations bring Eleanor's past back to vivid life. The stories flow between her companions as they recall the woman who once held immense power over vast territories. Just as Eleanor begins to lose hope that Henry will ever appear, she notices three figures approaching through the celestial realm. Could one of these newcomers finally be the king she has waited so long to see? The reunion Eleanor has anticipated for centuries may be within reach at last.
Genres: fiction, historical, historical-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, reunion
Setting: Heaven, Medieval Europe
Period: Medieval
208 pages · Paperback · Yearling