The Battle of the Queens - Jean Plaidy Reviews
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Newest Review: ... it seems to everyone that he does exactly what his advisors tell him to do. Especially the justiciar Hubert de Burgh, a man ... more
... who the public are starting to turn against. Certain that he has risen above his station.
There is also France to consider. A young Louis VIII has become husband to Blanche of Castille. Living a trouble free life until King Philip Augustus dies and he is forced into power. Albeit reluctantly. Alliances need to be formed and quickly which is where Isabella, Queen Mother of England steps in.
Despite there being an obvious dislike between Blanche and Isabella I felt that there parts weren't pushed forward enoug...more
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by - written on 03/04/10 (Very useful, 61 readings)
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I've always been faithful to Jean Plaidy. Even after all these months of reading historical novels penned by the likes of Phillipa Gregory or Suzanne Dunn I know I'll always return to her. Why? You may very well ask and the answer is simple. In this particular subject she has always come top. This book centres on the two leaders of rival nations, France and England, during the 13th century. An era which I wasn't really that clued up on. The tyrant King John of England has died, suspected to of been murdered. Not that the people of his land are in mourning. The majority having turned to France in the hope of being rid of him once and for all. ... Read the complete review
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