Historical Fiction
To Be Queen: A Novel of the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine
2011·380 pages
Romanticized historical novel of young Eleanor of Aquitaine becoming duchess and Queen of France, seeking passion and power.
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Romanticized historical novel of young Eleanor of Aquitaine becoming duchess and Queen of France, seeking passion and power.
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The 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, ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Recurring sensual content; torrid affairs including with her uncle
Violence & gore
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Crusade warfare, attacks, and peril without graphic gore
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Church power, Crusades, and faith vs doubt central to plot
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Medieval court power, dynastic marriage, and queenship intrigue
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Kidnap attempts; incestuous uncle affair; coercive marriage politics
Other
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