“We've schemed and fought and loved until we are so entangled in hearts and minds that there is no way to set… — Sharon Kay Penman Copy Share Image
“Pitiful and pitied by no one, why have I come to the ignominy of this detestable old age, who was ruler of… — Eleanor of Aquitaine Copy Share Image
“After the dedication, Eleanor saw Bernard privately, probably at her own request. He came prepared to offer more spiritual comfort, thinking that… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“In this martial world dominated by men, women had little place. The Church's teachings might underpin feudal morality, yet when it came… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“Court life for a queen of France at that time was, however, stultifyingly routine. Eleanor found that she was expected to be… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“From whom but the Devil did this advice come under which you are acting? Those who are urging you to repeat your… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“Giraldus claimed that he had heard about Eleanor's adultery with Geoffrey from the saintly Bishop Hugh of Lincoln, who had learned of… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“She knew she'd wounded him when he'd least expected it, and her satisfaction lasted until the door had closed behind him. Once… — Sharon Kay Penman Copy Share Image
