The silken rose
McGrath, Carol, 1950-2019
Large Print
1236. Beautiful Ailenor of Provence, cultured and intelligent, is only thirteen when she marries Henry III. Aware of the desperate importance of providing heirs to secure the throne from those who would snatch it away, she is ruthless in her dealings with Henry's barons. As conflict escalates between them, Ailenor's shrewd and clever Savoyard uncles come to support her but her growing political power is threatened when Henry's half-siblings also arrive at court. Henry and Ailenor become embroiled in an unpopular war to protect Gascony, last English territory on the continent, sparking conflict with warrior knight, Simon de Montfort, the King's seneschal. Ailenor, desperate to protect Gascony for her son, strives to treat with France and bring peace to Gascony. Caught in a web of treachery and deceit, 'she-wolf' Ailenor's courage is tested to the limit.
Main title:
The silken rose / Carol McGrath.
Author:
McGrath, Carol, 1950-, author
Work:
Imprint:
Rearsby : Lamplight Large Print Books, 2019.
Collation:
496 pages (large print).
Series title:
Rose trilogy ; 1.
ISBN:
9781528886406 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92FICTION
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2890172