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Devil's brood

Devil's brood

BiographyDrama
Pages
848
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

The legendary marriage of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine reaches its breaking point as their own children turn against them. This historical epic follows the collapse of a royal dynasty when sons rise up to challenge their father for the English crown. It is a massive, detailed look at how personal failures and political ambition can destroy a family and reshape an empire.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

EmotionalTenseComplexAtmospheric
BetrayalFamily SagaCourt IntrigueMorally GreyRivals

Genres

Biography Drama Historical Fiction History Medieval

About the author

S
Sharon Kay Penman

Sharon Kay Penman is a master of historical fiction, bringing the past to life with her detailed research and compelling storytelling. Her novel Dangerous Women is a powerful look at the lives of women during the Wars of the Roses. If you love history and strong characters, you'll want to pick up her books.

Characters

Henry II of EnglandProtagonist
Queen Eleanor of AquitaineProtagonist
Louis VII of FranceAntagonist
Thomas BecketCameo
All characters in Devil's brood