Devil's Brood |
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Author:
| Penman, Sharon Kay |
ISBN: | 978-0-7181-5466-0 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2008 |
Publisher: | Penguin Books, Limited
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Imprint: | Michael Joseph |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $32.95 |
Book Description:
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The Devil's Broodhas at its heart the implosion of a family, a story of devastating betrayal as King Henry II's three eldest sons and his wife Eleanor enter into a rebellion against him, aligning themselves with his most bitter enemy, Louis of France. It is also the story of a great king whose brilliance forged an empire but whose blind spots led him to make the most serious misjudgement of his life.
Sharon Penman has created a novel of immense power and range,...
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The Devil's Broodhas at its heart the implosion of a family, a story of devastating betrayal as King Henry II's three eldest sons and his wife Eleanor enter into a rebellion against him, aligning themselves with his most bitter enemy, Louis of France. It is also the story of a great king whose brilliance forged an empire but whose blind spots led him to make the most serious misjudgement of his life.
Sharon Penman has created a novel of immense power and range, bringing Henry and Eleanor to life in a uniquely vivid way. As two strong-willed, passionate people clash, a family divides and a marriage ends in all but name, an unforgettable trilogy reaches its conclusion.