Time and Chance
Time and Chance by Sharon Kay Penman, published by Penguin in 2003, is the second part of a trilogy focusing on the reign of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. This edition spans 470 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds during the peak of their rule, exploring the complexities of their relationship amid the challenges of kingship and familial responsibilities.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of the political and personal dynamics of the time, as Henry redefines medieval kingship while Eleanor navigates her role as a mother and queen. The story delves into the tensions arising from external conflicts and internal betrayals, including the controversial appointment of Thomas Becket and Henry’s affair with Rosumund Clifford. This historical saga captures the intricate interplay of power, loyalty, and ambition during a pivotal era.
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TIME AND CHANCE, the second part of the trilogy about Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, opens during the glory years of their reign.
While Henry redefined the role of medieval kingship, Eleanor gave birth to their children, founding a dynasty that would endure for 300 years. But even in these happy times, shadows were lurking. Battles on two borders. The disastrous appointment of Thomas Becket as Archbishop of Canterbury. And when Henry took lovely young Rosumund Clifford into his bed, little did he realise that in making an enemy of his proud, passionate queen he was making the gravest mistake of all …
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