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Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was entirely too short that's for sure, but I had some good books to keep me company. This past week I received one book for review and I was quite excited to get it as I've had it on my wishlist.
Queen Defiant: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine
by Anne O'Brien
Release Date: June 7, 2011
SYNOPSIS
A riveting novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine's early adult years from the author of The Virgin Widow
Orphaned at a young age, Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, seeks a strong husband to keep her hold on the vast lands that have made her the most powerful heiress in Europe. But her arranged marriage to Louis VII, King of France, is made disastrous by Louis's weakness of will and fanatical devotion to the Church. Eleanor defies her husband by risking her life on an adventurous Crusade, and even challenges the Pope himself. And in young, brilliant, mercurial Henry d'Anjou, she finds her soul mate-the one man who is audacious enough to claim her for his own and make her Queen of England.
Well that's my mailbox...what goodies showed up in yours?

I received the UK version of Queen Defiant (titled The Devil's Consort) in my mailbox a few weeks back so I'm looking forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteEleanor is certainly a popular heroine lately
ReplyDeleteYou get such fantastic books to review! I need to find out how to get on some of your lists :)
ReplyDeleteI received a Christian suspense novel Vicious Cycle by Terri Blackstock this week and already finished it.. yummy suspense!
I just finished The Secret Eleanor, so I am totally into Eleanor of Aquitane! LUCKY YOU!! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about this book! Besides the intriguing plot, the cover is spectacular!
ReplyDeletelooks like you've got a good book to read. Happy reading.
ReplyDeleteI just came across a review of The Virgin Widow, the first time I've heard of it or the author -- so v fun to see she's got another book out! I should get reading, quick!
ReplyDeleteOoo, that looks like a good one. I'll be interested to see how you like this one. Enjoy!
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