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'''''The Young Lion''''' is an historical novel by Blanche D’Alpuget. It is set in the 12th Century and is the first in a future quartet about the Plantagenet dynasty which reigned in the Middle Ages. This book tells the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the restless and bold Henry Plantagenet who later became Henry II of England. |
'''''The Young Lion''''' is an historical novel by Blanche D’Alpuget. It is set in the 12th Century and is the first in a future quartet about the Plantagenet dynasty which reigned in the Middle Ages. This book tells the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the restless and bold Henry Plantagenet who later became Henry II of England. |
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Revision as of 03:25, 12 September 2013
| Author | Blanche d'Alpuget |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Romance, historical novel,] |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Pages | 484 pp (paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 9781743098745 (paperback) Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character |
The Young Lion is an historical novel by Blanche D’Alpuget. It is set in the 12th Century and is the first in a future quartet about the Plantagenet dynasty which reigned in the Middle Ages. This book tells the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the restless and bold Henry Plantagenet who later became Henry II of England.
Plot Summary
The story begins with the return of Eleanor of Aquitaine from the Crusades with her monkish husband Louis of France. Historically Eleanor was famous for her beauty and a contemporary poet once described her as “gracious, lovely, the embodiment of charm"[1]. She begins an affair with Geoffrey, Duke of Normandy who has a secret motive to make her his spy in the French court.
Although Geoffrey has ulterior intents, the affair becomes passionate. He remains, however committed to his goal of ensuring that his son Henry becomes King of England. The relationship between Eleanor and Henry begins badly and Henry falls in love with Eleanor’s dazzling Byzantine maid. The maid, of course, would be unsuitable as queen if Henry should assume the English throne.
These complex relationships and intrigues are the basis of this vivid story which is set in 12th Century France. A century characterized by the glorious flowering of troubadour culture, mysticism and learning"[2].
Reviews
References
- ^ Plain, Nancy 2005 “Eleanor of Aquitaine and the High Middle Ages”, Marshall Cavendish, New York, p. 6.
- ^ From the website “Goodreads”. Online reference http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18329668-the-young-lion?from_search=true