The tudor saga series written by jean plaidy is comprised of a total of 11 books, which were released between the years 1949 and 1982. The book starts off with the beautiful eleanor of aquitaine. An initial book of the series is entitled murder most royal. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. While the language might occasionally seem a slight bit antiquated likely on purpose, as the book was first published only about 4 decades ago, this doesnt diminish the enjoyment provided by the tale itself. Jan 01, 1976 jean plaidy opens her plantagenet saga with the stories of eleanor of aquitaine, henry ii and thomas becket.
The heart of the lion by jean plaidy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jean plaidys novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993. Epitaph for three women is the twelfth novel in a collection of thirteen that follows the lives of the plantagenet rulers of england. The first half of the thirteenth century is dominated by two women, as proud and ambitious as they were beautiful, yet different in all other qualities. Booktopia has the follies of the king, plantagenet saga by jean plaidy. But such a position for an unmarried woman puts the whole kingdom at risk. I enjoyed some parts and there others where i felt like i had to trudge through. The sixth book in jean plaidys marvellous plantaganet series. The first book in jean plaidys epic plantagenet series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the vow on the heron. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Told in the first person by each great queen, dramatized in that authentic, rich historical detail that is jean plaidys trademark, each book tells the story of a queen whose life remains as fresh and important as yesterday. Listen to the complete plantagenet saga book series. Buy a discounted paperback of the follies of the king online from australias leading online bookstore.
The plantagenet saga book series by jean plaidy includes books the plantagenet prelude, the revolt of the eaglets, the heart of the lion, and several more. Shes 15 and her father goes off on a pilgrimage because he wants a son to be the duke of aquitaine. Gerald g swan published the first jean plaidy book in 1945 but every one after that was published by robert hale. The story of king henry vii and elizabeth of york is the first book in the tudors saga that plaidy published. This page contains details about the fiction book the plantagenet saga by jean plaidy published in 1976. She was a prolific writer who published several books a year in different literary genres, each genre under a different pen name. Charles ii omnibus of novels 2 4 in the stuart saga. The plantagenet prelude by jean plaidy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hibbert also wrote four nonfiction books under the pseudonym jean plaidy.
This book takes readers inside the making of the great tudor empire as henry tudors ascent to the throne and his marriage to elizabeth of york, daughter and direct heir. Katharine of aragon omnibus of novels 2 4 in the tudor saga. The follies of the king, plantagenet saga by jean plaidy. Hammer of the scots plantagenet saga jean plaidy more editions of hammer of the scots plantagenet saga jean plaidy. Jean plaidy, worldrenowned historical novelist, in this, the second book of her plantagenet saga, chronicles the dysfunctional family of king henry ii of england and his queen, eleanor of acquitaine, and their four sons, henry, richard, geoffrey, and john. The seventh book in jean plaidys wonderful plantagenet.
Jean plaidy has so far sold more than fourteen million novels before her death. This is the first jean plaidy book ive ever read that did not concern itself with a queen of england. Victoria holt for gothic romances, and philippa carr for a multigenerational family saga. Marguerite, eldest daughter of the count of provence, had. I was expecting the reading of it to be a stranger experience. Jean plaidy for fictionalized history of european royalty. Jean plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific english author eleanor hibbert, also known as victoria holt. The battle of the queens the plantagenet saga, book 5. Jean plaidys plantagenet saga books in order fantastic fiction. The book follows eleanor of aquitaine and henry iis tumultuous relationship and the beginning of the plnatagenet dynasty. The fifth book in jean plaidy s plantagenet saga tells the fascinating story of the hatred between two queens. The plantagenet saga has fourteen editions detailing stories about the english kingdoms in the 12 century. The plantagenet prelude by jean plaidy penguin books.
The plantagenet saga by jean plaidy the 1924th greatest. Jan 11, 2011 the fifth book in jean plaidy s plantagenet saga tells the fascinating story of the hatred between two queens. The fifth book in jean plaidys plantagenet saga tells the fascinating story of the hatred between two queens. I am about half way through this novel and it is a fantastic story of intrigue and. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Plantagenet saga by plaidy, jean 0099510286 the fast.
The queen from provence about eleanor of aquitaine. In many ways, it is reminiscent of the film, a lion in winter. Read the plantagenet prelude plantagenet saga by jean plaidy available from rakuten kobo. Isabella, flamboyant and passionate, a medieval helen of troy wife to king john and mother to henry iii. Starting with beyond the blue mountains 1948 and extending over the entire course of her lifetime, robert hale published a total of 90 jean plaidy books in hardcover with dust jackets illustrated by specialist artist philip gough. Feb 01, 2007 this book is the first book in jean plaidy s plantagenet saga. This book is the first book in jean plaidy s plantagenet saga. Plantagenet saga by jean plaidy goodreads share book. I sometimes have a hard time getting into old books because of the totally different writing style of waybackwhen, but jean plaidy always manages to get me immersed. News of thomas a beckets martyrdom has spread throughout christendom and the blame is laid at the feet of henry plantagenet, king of england.
All the books of this series depict the instances from the life of king henry viii. The heart of the lion plantagenet saga, book 3 by jean plaidy. Jean plaidy jean plaidy used books, rare books and new books. Book awards book club selections books by author books by. The plantagenet prelude is the first book of the plantagenet series by jean plaidy.
Jean plaidy opens her plantagenet saga with the stories of eleanor of aquitaine, henry ii and thomas becket. See the complete plantagenet saga series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In this, her fifth book in the plantagenet series, jean plaidy, renowned writer of historical fiction also known to her devoted fans as victoria holt, tackles the two. The star of lancaster the plantagenet saga jean plaidy. The heart of the lion plantagenet saga, book 3 by jean plaidy book cover, description, publication history. But jean plaidy is always jean plaidy, writing as if shes telling a fairy tale but not sparing us any of the unsavory or unpleasant. I am racing towards the end of jean plaidy s very enjoyable plantagenet saga with deep regret as i have really enjoyed it and it has filled in pretty much all of my history blanks where kings and queens are concerned. Plantagenet saga audiobooks listen to the full series. Read the queen from provence plantagenet saga by jean plaidy available from rakuten kobo. The first book in jean plaidy s epic plantagenet series. The sixth book in jean plaidy s marvellous plantaganet series. The story of queen victoria by jean plaidy, good book. This book is the 1924th greatest fiction book of all time as determined by. Edward longshanks plantagenet saga by jean plaidy 1979 pb.
The literary world lost a great historical novelist when she died. Book in very good clean tight and unmarked condition. Eleanor alice burford was a british author with nearly two hundred novels under her pseudo, jean plaidy. The second book in jean plaidys epic plantagenet series. If you like jean plaidy books, youll love philippa gregory. This book is the first book in jean plaidys plantagenet saga. The plantagenet saga is a series of historical fiction novels by english novelist jean plaidy eleanor burford. The plantagenet saga series in order jean plaidy fictiondb. Read the hammer of the scots plantagenet saga by jean plaidy available from rakuten kobo. This edition is identical to the robert hale first edition. This book takes readers inside the making of the great tudor empire as henry tudors ascent to the throne and his. I am about half way through this novel and it is a fantastic story of intrigue and underhandedness. The complete series list for the plantagenet saga jean plaidy.
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