Book description
Beautiful repackage of this Barbara Erskine classic, the story of a remarkable mediaeval noblewoman whose life shaped the history of three crowns
The child whose hands would hold three crowns is born in fire.
In 1218 an extraordinary princess is born. Her mystical powers and unquenchable spirit will alter the…
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1 author picked Child of the Phoenix as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I first came upon this book about twenty years ago, and it's one I've read cover-to-cover so many times that the cover is barely still attached.
It starts in the year 1218, when a Welsh princess, Eleyne, is born in a castle amidst a huge fire. The story follows her very eventful life through marriages, politics, and love affairs with Kings. And as you'd expect from medieval times, it's hardly plain sailing. As a woman, she doesn't hold much power over her own life, and there are many throughout the story who make it their mission to break her spirit–but…
From Emma's list on strong and resilient women.
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