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The Queen's Pawn #2
Princess Of France: A Medieval Historical Romance
The long-awaited sequel to The Queen's Pawn. After becoming the lover of King Henry II, Princess Alais's bid for the throne fails. As Richard the Lionheart, King Henry's son, will not honor their engagement, Alais is sent away to a nunnery to live out the remaining years of her life. Imprisoned at the hands of her enemies, Princess Alais of France finds a way to escape and returns to her home in Paris. But the life of a princess is a dangerous one, and the road home beset with peril. Once she manages to return to Paris, she finds that her brother, King Philippe-Auguste, has arranged a marriage for her to shore up his political power. Condemned to yet another prison - this time a passionless marriage - Alais discovers her own path to freedom within the confines of her duty. As she begins to build a new life for herself, will she be able to find the love and joy she has always longed for? This is the large print edition of Princess of France, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
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Published July 7, 2020
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Christy English
37 books407 followersEver since Christy English picked up a fake sword in stage combat class at the age of fourteen, she has lived vicariously through the sword-wielding women of her imagination. Sometimes an actor, always a storyteller, Christy works happily with Sourcebooks Casablanca to bring the knife-throwing women of her novels to life. A banker by day and a writer by night, she loves to eat chocolate, drink too many soft drinks, and walk the mountain trails of her home in western North Carolina. Please visit her at http://www.ChristyEnglish.com
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July 26, 2020
This is the second book about Alais of France that I have read from this author and I can honestly say it didnt disappoint.I really enjoy her style of writing on occasion and since I read her first book about Alais I was very interested to know what happened to her.This picks up after her infamous relationships with Henry II,Richard I and Eleanor of Aquitaine and her twenty year stay in a convent.Eager to return home but less than thrilled to discover she is once again made a pawn this time by her own brother and put back onto the marriage market.But will marriage,more lovers and children finally make her the architect of her own destiny?If you enjoy the medieval era and love romance you might want to check out this lovely story.
December 3, 2024
It drew me in!
A well-drawn telling of Princess Alais' many loves and losses. The author does a nice job creating a sense of living in the 12th century yet kept the story very relatable. There are not a lot of immersive setting descriptions, but I didn't seem to miss them since the story moved along at a quick pace. The first person narration brought me close, allowing me to feel each and every emotion. There are many twists and turns in this novel which is very character driven.
Note: I have the audiobook version, and the narrator, Liz Gentle, did a great job!
A well-drawn telling of Princess Alais' many loves and losses. The author does a nice job creating a sense of living in the 12th century yet kept the story very relatable. There are not a lot of immersive setting descriptions, but I didn't seem to miss them since the story moved along at a quick pace. The first person narration brought me close, allowing me to feel each and every emotion. There are many twists and turns in this novel which is very character driven.
Note: I have the audiobook version, and the narrator, Liz Gentle, did a great job!
December 4, 2020
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request, and have voluntarily left this review. Being the King's daughter is not for the weak of heart. Traded from one court to another, at the tender age of 9, confined to a convent only to be retrieved to be married off and forgotten in the country. But Alais doesn't crumble under the weight of her life, she pushes forward no matter what gets in her way. With well written characters and great narration, you'll keep listening to this very enjoyable tale until the very end.
July 17, 2020
It was just okay
I have to admit that I was disappointed in this sequel to the first book that I enjoyed immensely. I found it very boring even though there were plenty of events in her life. Way to much narrative and not enough dialogue just didn't permit me to know the characters.
I have to admit that I was disappointed in this sequel to the first book that I enjoyed immensely. I found it very boring even though there were plenty of events in her life. Way to much narrative and not enough dialogue just didn't permit me to know the characters.
January 8, 2022
Historical Romance
Many of the characters were less than Christian. The princess sinned when she knew it was wrong. Some of her actions may have caused her heartache. When she and her husband repented, their life turned around for the better.
Many of the characters were less than Christian. The princess sinned when she knew it was wrong. Some of her actions may have caused her heartache. When she and her husband repented, their life turned around for the better.
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