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Mar 4, 2022 · Eleanor of Woodstock, Duchess of Guelders. Eleanor was born on June 18, 1318 in the royal manor of Woodstock, the daughter of King Edward II of England and Queen Isabella of France. She was named after Edward’s mother, Queen Eleanor of Castile. Pleased with the birth of his daughter, the king spent £333 for a feast to celebrate Isabella’s ...
She is an icon who has fascinated readers for over 800 years. But the real Eleanor remains elusive - until now. Based on the most up-to-date research, best-selling novelist Elizabeth Chadwick brings Eleanor's magnificent story to life, as never before. Young, vibrant, privileged, Eleanor's future is golden as the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine.
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Eleanor of Woodstock (1318–1355) English princess and duchess of Guelders. Name variations: Eleanor Plantagenet. Born on June 18, 1318, in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England; died on April 22, 1355, in Deventer, Netherlands; daughter of Isabella of France (1296–1358) and Edward II (1284–1327), king of England (r. 1307–1327); married Renaud also known as Rainald or Reginald II the Black ...
Eleanor Catton's "The Luminaries" is a gripping and intricately plotted novel set in 1866 during the New Zealand gold rush. This Booker Prize-winning literary work weaves together mystery, astrology, and intricate character relationships, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a touch of the mystical. Brief Synopsis
Overview. The Luminaries (2013) by Eleanor Catton is historical fiction written in the style of a 19th-century serial novel. It is set during the gold rush on the South Island of New Zealand in the 1860s. A whodunit told using two overlapping timelines and extensive flashbacks, it deploys motifs of astrology to paint a detailed portrait of ...
Overview. Pollyanna (1913) is the second novel by American author Eleanor H. Porter (1868-1921). The book was so successful that it topped the adult best-seller list, and Porter wrote a sequel titled Pollyanna Grows Up (1915) two years later. In the years following its publication, Pollyanna provided hope in the turbulent years of World War I ...
