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  • The Winter Crown

  • Eleanor of Aquitaine Trilogy, Book 2
  • By: Elizabeth Chadwick
  • Narrated by: Katie Scarfe
  • Length: 18 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (669 ratings)

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The Winter Crown

By: Elizabeth Chadwick
Narrated by: Katie Scarfe
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Eleanor of Aquitaine

A loving mother. A betrayed wife. A queen beyond compare.

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Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful women in Europe, is crowned queen of England beside her young husband Henry II. While Henry battles their enemies and lays his plans, Eleanor is an adept acting ruler and mother to their growing brood of children. But she yearns for more than this - if only Henry would listen.

Instead, Henry pushes Eleanor to the sidelines, involving himself with a young mistress and denying Eleanor her rightful authority. As matters reach a crisis, Eleanor becomes caught up in a family rebellion. And even a queen must face the consequences of treason....

Award-winning author Elizabeth Chadwick continues the fascinating story of a queen fighting for her rightful place in a world of divided loyalties and passionate betrayals.

©2014 Elizabeth Chadwick (P)2014 Isis Publishing
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Critic reviews

"An author who makes history come gloriously alive." (The Times)

"Meticulous research and strong storytelling." (Woman & Home)

"A sumptuous ride." (Toby Clements, Daily Telegraph)

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enjoyed it.

I'm glad I continued on with this book. There was much more to the story in this book than the first book. I can't wait to start the next!

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Enjoyable

Light on historical details. I would have liked more depth in the historical sense. It's more like a historical romance

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Fell in love

This book is so well
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In love with a cpl woman in this book!!

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a Lost Queen

just awsome trilogy loved Elenenor and can't wait to start the third book. And find out if Henryll loses and she wins.

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Amazing!

I have enjoyed this book immensely. Finished very quickly, as I had a difficult time putting it down. The narrator, too, is the one of my favorites. She captured all of the passion and heartfelt emotion of Eleanor's plight.

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loved it

excellent all the way thru.great listening. voicing was good character development great. accuracy very good

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Love this series!

This book is the 2nd installment in the author's series on Eleanor of Aquitaine. These are the first books I've listened to by Elizabeth Chadwick and I absolutely love her writing style. Eleanor of Aquitaine was an extraordinary woman and I think she deserves a 3 book series. So-Ms. Chadwick, please get the last book ready to go! Katie Scarfe has a lovely voice, however her attempts at a masculine tone leave a little bit to be desired. It doesn't take away from the performance too much, but enough for me to rank it a 4.

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Winter crown

Love the book, the voice was perfect. Definitely would recommend this to anyone and everyone.

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Wonderful storyline. Narrator perfect.

Another great Eleanor story. Chadwick tells a wonderful tale with history and dialogue mixed to entertain and educate. More!! More!!

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Well done, and satisfying.

I liked the information I never knew about the young Eleanor. This book is beautifully written, entertaining, and well researched. The narration was easy to listening.

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