First published 2014
Eleanor of Aquitaine stands in her childhood home for the last time. At thirteen, she must leave Aquitaine behind to marry Louis VII, a man she has never chosen. The French crown awaits, but so do dangers she cannot yet imagine. As the youngest Queen of France in generations, Eleanor navigates a court filled with enemies who question her every move. Political alliances shift like sand beneath her feet. Forbidden attractions threaten to destroy her reputation. Each decision could elevate her to unprecedented power or bring about her complete downfall. Eleanor discovers that survival requires more than royal blood. She must master the deadly games of medieval politics while guarding her heart against those who would use her emotions as weapons. The girl from Aquitaine transforms into a woman who will reshape the fate of two kingdoms.
Genres: historical-fiction, historical-romance, medieval
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
Setting: Aquitaine, France
Period: Medieval
494 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Landmark