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The Young Lion

By: Blanche d'Alpuget
Narrated by: Colin Morgan
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 Queen Eleanor of France, said to be the most beautiful woman in Europe, has not been able to give birth to an heir. A strategic liaison with Geoffrey the Handsome, the virile and charming Duke of Normandy, could remedy that – or lead to her downfall and Geoffrey's death. What begins with cool calculation becomes a passionate affair. Despite his love for Eleanor, however, Geoffrey has larger plans: to help his warrior son, Henry, seize the English throne. When Henry saves his father from discovery and execution by the French, he falls foul of Eleanor – and madly in love with her Byzantine maid. Should he become King of England, however, this dazzling woman will never be acceptable as his queen. These intertwined relationships – heated, forbidden and perilous – are the heart of a vivid story of ambition, vengeance and political intrigue set in the glorious flowering of troubadour culture, mysticism and learning that is 12th-century France.©2013 Blanche d'Alpuget (P)2019 Bolinda Publishing Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Royalty

Critic Reviews

‘Blanche d’Alpuget … has a remarkable ear for the passions and cravings of her characters. Her narrative is so fresh and energetic you will swear she’s bringing us a first-hand account.’ (Stephanie Dowrick)
‘This is exuberant story-telling history, full of sex, passion and politics.’ (Geraldine Doogue)
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A story told in a way that kept me mesmerised and yearning for more. As it is based on history, it's great! Colin Morgan has a way with words and accents and brings the story to life.

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