Patty R. (PattyR) reviewed To Be Queen: A Novel of the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine on + 9 more book reviews
The book was pleasant enough to read, and I have to admit the author had me enthralled in Eleanor's story. BUT the story she wrote was more legend than fact. SPOILER ALERT: Did Eleanor really sleep with her uncle or was incest a convenient charge to hold against her by her enemies? The author presents Eleanor as an unbeliever in Christianity. What basis in truth is there for that or is it more about a contemporary disdain for religion?
She could have dealt more with truth. For example she glossed over her mother's death. She could have dealt with that a bit more. What about exploring her relationship with her sister more?
I enjoyed the fiction, I just wished there was more fact.
She could have dealt more with truth. For example she glossed over her mother's death. She could have dealt with that a bit more. What about exploring her relationship with her sister more?
I enjoyed the fiction, I just wished there was more fact.
