![]() ![]() She Blinded Me With Science - In the Library, That.A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver by E.L.Waiting on Wednesday: Jane's Fame ~ How Jane Auste.The Monstrosity Gazette: A weekly smattering of al.~ I read this book for The Tournament of Reading Challenge and the Four Month Challenge ~ Included in the book are ink drawings separating each of the narratives, along with a map. ![]() Each person takes turns relating the life of Eleanor in such a way that the reader doesn't get bogged down while learning about Middle Ages France and England, which is indeed exactly what is going on! Rather than focusing on dates and events, the story is told with a focus on Eleanor's personality, which is quite different than that of most other women of the 12th century. Konigsburg (Author) 72 ratings Kindle Edition 9.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 22.99 16 Used from 14.75 4 New from 21.90 Paperback 22.71 7 Used from 19.51 1 New from 53.99 Eleanor of Aquitaine has every reason to be upset. While waiting, the readers are told the story of Eleanor's life by three people who knew Eleanor while she was queen: Henry's mother, Abbot Suger (my favorite), and William the Marshal. Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver Paperback Feb. ![]() Konigsburg sets up a clever premise in which impatient Eleanor is waiting in heaven for her husband, Henry II, to move 'up'. I love historical fiction, but I sometimes struggle to find books in the genre that I know kids will truly enjoy. ![]()
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