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As the Times says, Elizabeth Chadwick brings history to life. Like the other two in the series (The Summer Queen and The Winter Crown), The Autumn Throne takes you back in time to medieval England, France, Normandy Germany and even the road to Jerusalem. Miss Chadwick's writing is such that you feel you are there travelling with Eleanor (Alienor), living with her in her prison, listening to her giving orders and commands, watching her rule the Angevin Empire in her son's stead. You feel the bleak cold of winter and the simmering heat of summer. The terror of impending war, the sadness of imminent death.

There are so many versions written about the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. And Miss Chadwick's, to me, is one of the best two. The other being the one written by Sharon Kay Penman. Five stars.


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The Autumn Throne A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine Elizabeth Chadwick Books Reviews

This is the last in a series of three novels about the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Skillfully rendered, this is a portrait of a woman who was larger than life - If someone had written this as a Hollywood script, it would have been dismissed out of hand as being way over the top. And yet, the author has merely recounted history, filling in some of the most intimate details where facts are open to question. Eleanor (or as she is called here, Alienor) - defies and exceeds all expectations of women, both for the twelfth century and for the twenty-first. She was a fiery combination of regal bearing and passion, as well as an astute politician (who happened to bear nine children while married to Henry II.) She endured unimaginable trials and tribulations, easily keeping pace with the men who surrounded her, and who tried and failed to keep her down. I highly recommend reading all three novels. And while I don't cry at the drop of a hat, I had a big cry at the end of this one - I hated saying goodbye to this remarkable person!
Since I am a student of history and Eleanor of Aquitaine in particular I knew I would love this book. Elizabeth Chadwick and Sharon Kay Penman are my two all time favorite authors of historical novels. This book brings Eleanor to life in a totally different way than Sharon did and she did it effortlessly. However when dealing with history and historical figures,unfortunately the reader pretty much knows the fate of the characters. It then depends on the author to make so interesting that you just have to keep reading. Elizabeth Chadwick does this very well. To anyone who loves history or wants to know more about Eleanor and Henry II and their children...I would highly recommend this books. The novel flows along like a summer stream in which you just want to stay immersed in on a hot summer day. This was truly an enjoyable book, very well written and will definitely hold the reader's attention.
I am a fan of Elizabeth Chadwick. I especially like her books on William Marshall. Her "Eleanor of Aquitane" trilogy is not her best work. Maybe the fact that I have read so extensively on the Plantagents in general and Henry II and Eleanor in particular, sort of colored my enjoyment. Ms. Chadwick tends to focus only on the main people and not really touch on the secondary characters. For instance, in this book, she never mentions Eleanor's middle daughter, also named Eleanor, until she has to because Eleanor's daughter--her granddaughter, is going to marry the French prince. I mean I knew about Eleanor (her daughter) from previous reading but to a first time reader, they might be confused because there is no previous mention of her in this book.
This is the third and last book of the series on Alienor (aka Eleanor) of Aquitaine. It begins when she is imprisoned by by her husband King Henry who flits from one young mistress to another. He tries to get Alienor to move into a convent and free him to marry his current mistress, but she refuses.

Alienor is portrayed as a strong woman way ahead of the medieval times in which she lived. She challenged men and stood up for what she wanted or thought was right. Alienor was also strong when she became the Dowager Queen. She knew how to fight for her lands and who she could rely on. She was physically strong too, as she traveled by horse long distances in bitterly cold weather even as an old woman.

Alienor also defended her children through thick and thin. I found it interesting to see her emotions as she saw the tensions and arguments between her sons Richard and John. Like many mothers, she wanted to believe in the goodness of her children. She defended John even when he was conniving against her favorite son Richard and mistreating others.

I also enjoyed reading about her tender relationships with grandchildren and friendships with various women and William Marshall.
This is a very well written, researched, and intriguing third book that details the always active life of one of England's most renowned and intriguing queens. She was the wife of two kings, the queen of two great countries, England and France, and the mother of eight children, most of whom became kings or queens. Her bloodline continues to run through royalty today, I feel certain. You will not want to put this one down. It is a wonderfully educational, insightful, and inspiring book. Kathy R. Blackman
As the Times says, Elizabeth Chadwick brings history to life. Like the other two in the series (The Summer Queen and The Winter Crown), The Autumn Throne takes you back in time to medieval England, France, Normandy Germany and even the road to Jerusalem. Miss Chadwick's writing is such that you feel you are there travelling with Eleanor (Alienor), living with her in her prison, listening to her giving orders and commands, watching her rule the Angevin Empire in her son's stead. You feel the bleak cold of winter and the simmering heat of summer. The terror of impending war, the sadness of imminent death.

There are so many versions written about the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. And Miss Chadwick's, to me, is one of the best two. The other being the one written by Sharon Kay Penman. Five stars.