The Summer Queen: A loving mother. A betrayed wife. A queen beyond compare.

Summary: The Summer Queen by Elizabeth Chadwick is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine. The book is based on extensive research and brings Eleanor's fascinating life to light.

As the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine, Eleanor's future looks promising until her father's sudden death. She is forced into a marriage with the young prince Louis of France, only to become Queen when Louis' father passes away. At just 13 years old, Eleanor must navigate the complex and tumultuous French court.

The novel is filled with scandal, politics, love, and tragedy, making it the first installment in a gripping trilogy.

Eleanor of Aquitaine's story is legendary. She is an icon who has fascinated readers for over eight hundred years. But the real Eleanor remains elusive - until now. Based on the most up-to-date research, bestselling novelist Elizabeth Chadwick brings Eleanor's magnificent story to life, as never before.

Young, vibrant, privileged, Eleanor's future is golden as the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine. But when her beloved father dies suddenly in the summer of 1137, her childhood ends abruptly. Forced to marry the young prince Louis of France, Eleanor is still struggling to adjust to her new role when Louis' father dies and they become King and Queen of France. Leaving everything behind, the vivacious Eleanor must face the complex and faction-riddled French court. She is only 13.

Overflowing with scandal, politics, sex, triumphs, and tragedies, The Summer Queen is the first novel in a stunning new trilogy, from award-winning and much-loved author Elizabeth Chadwick.