Only Sharon Kay Penman can re-create this truly tumultuous time-and capture the couple who loved power as much as each other. Along the way were enough scheming, seductions, and scandals to topple any kingdom but their own. It ended with a perceived betrayal that made a royal murder seem inevitable. It began with Thomas Becket, Henry’s closest confidant, and his elevation to be Archbishop of Canterbury. But while lust would divide them, it was friendship-and ultimately faith-that brought bloodshed into their midst. It was medieval England’s immortal marriage-Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, bound by passion and ambition, certain to leave a legacy of greatness. But while lust would divide them, it was friendship - and ultimately faith - that brought bloodshed into their midst. It was medieval England’s immortal marriage - Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, bound by passion and ambition, certain to leave a legacy of greatness. Now, in Time and Chance, she continues the ever-more-captivating tale. Now, in Time and Chance, she continues the ever-more-captivating tale. In When Christ and His Saints Slept, acclaimed historical novelist Sharon Kay Penman portrayed all the deceit, danger, and drama of Henry II’s ascension to the throne.
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