The Captive Queen

Set in 1152, The Captive Queen follows Eleanor of Aquitaine as she leaves behind her royal marriage to pursue love with Henry Plantagenet, promising a future empire and a tumultuous reign. This sweeping novel explores the passionate and often conflicting relationships that shape nations and dynasties, including alliances, betrayals, and personal struggles of some of history's most legendary figures. With grand scope and rich storytelling, Alison Weir brings to life a pivotal era marked by ambition, loyalty, and fierce political intrigue.