Eleanor of Aquitane

Young Eleanor has everything to look forward to as the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine. But when her beloved father dies suddenly in the summer of 1137, her childhood is over. Forced to marry the young prince Louis of France, Eleanor must face the complex and vivacious French court. She is only 13.

It is the winter of 1154 and while her husband King Henry II battles for land across the channel, Queen Eleanor fulfils her duty as acting ruler and bearer of royal children. But when Henry falls for a young mistress, Eleanor is forced into a rebellion of devastating consequences. She knows how much Henry needs her, but does Henry know himself?

England, 1176. Imprisoned by her husband, King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine - freed only by his death, becomes dowager Queen of England. But the competition for land and power that Henry stirred up among his sons has intensified to a dangerous rivalry. Her indomitable spirit will be tested to its limits as she attempts to keep the peace between her warring sons, and find a place in the centre of power for her daughters.