by Alison Weir
First published 2022
In the tumultuous age of Chivalry, four royal women navigate the treacherous waters of court intrigue and ambition. Alienor of Aquitaine, the formidable Eleanor, wields immense influence as wife to two kings. Isabella of France maneuvers to depose her ineffectual husband, Edward II. Philippa of Hainault fights to preserve her husband Edward III's legacy. And the young Joan of Arc rises from obscurity to lead France's armies, only to be betrayed. Alison Weir's gripping novel brings to life the triumphs and tragedies that defined these extraordinary queens.
Genres: historical-fiction, historical-romance, biography-memoir, historical-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figures, strong-female-lead
Setting: France
Period: Age of Chivalry
546 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books