Ideal for lovers of high-quality historical novels based on real events. Fans of the works of Elizabeth Freemantle and Philippa Gregory will like it, as well as those who like “The Crown”, “Wolf Hall”, “The Tudors” and “The Other Boleyn Girl”. Elizabeth Chadwick’s trilogy tells the story of one of the most famous queens in history West. Her name translates from Latin as “special,” and that was exactly her destiny. Symbol of beauty of the 12th century, eternal warrior and mother of Richard the Lionheart. The most desirable bride and the most influential woman of medieval Europe was Alienor of Aquitaine. The wife of two kings. Mistress of the Three Crowns. Europe, XII century. Young Alienor is the heiress of rich Aquitaine. But when her father suddenly dies, the girl's childhood ends. Alienor awaits Paris and her marriage to the heir to the French throne, Louis. Death seems to haunt those around Alienor, and at the age of thirteen she becomes the Queen of France. Ahead lies palace intrigue, passion and a meeting with someone who will change her whole life. “The Summer Queen” is the longed-for kiss of the High Middle Ages. Feminine saying of the life of Alienora of Aquitaine. The assertive, majestic and graceful queen of France. “Overwhelming emotions, political strife, and untamed and destructive power await you.” – Katya Obrizan, book blogger