Plantagenet Princesses

This audiobook offers a compelling look into the lives of two royal daughters, illustrating the complex roles of medieval women as both daughters and mothers of kings during a turbulent period of transition from the Dark Ages. It explores their experiences of political power, captivity, and personal sacrifice, highlighting stories from Eleanor of Aquitaine and her daughters, as well as the fates of illegitimate royal offspring. Through these narratives, listeners gain insight into the often harsh realities faced by women of medieval royalty.