num_pages: 380
description: Chosen as one of the Top 10 Historical Fiction Novels of 2011 by the Pittsburgh Historical Fiction ExaminerThe author of The Queen's Pawn delves into the early life of the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine in her new historical novel. After her father's sudden death fifteen-year-old Eleanor is quickly crowned Duchess of Aquitaine and betrothed to King Louis VII. When her new husband cannot pronounce her given name Alienor becomes Eleanor Queen of France. Although Louis is enamored of his bride the newly crowned king is easily manipulated by the church and a God that Eleanor doesn't believe in. Now if she can find the strength to fight for what she wants Eleanor may finally find the passion she has longed for and the means to fulfill her legacy as Queen.
language: English
title: To Be Queen: A Novel of the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine
publisher: Berkley