Epitaph for Three Women

Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Fawcett Books, 1985. Book. Fine. Soft cover. First Printing. Historical paperback, 1st Ballantine edition, 8/85. Condition is fine, has light edge wear, faint crease on spine, no writing or stamps, light aging, cover bright and glossy, a beautiful looking book....*We have other titles in this genre in stock and give discounts in shipping on additional books sent in the same package, please contact us for more info.**.......WRAPPED IN PLASTIC BAG TO PROTECT CONDITION OF BOOK........Summary - At the age of nine months, Henry VI became of king of a turbulent England. Three women who came into his life were to have a deep and lasting effect not only on him, but on history. Henry's mother, Katherine of Valois, the daughter of a mad father and a lascivious mother, fell joyously in love with Owen Tudor, a Welshman of humble birth, and together they founded the Tudor dynasty. Joan of Arc, the peasant girl from Domremy who have her life for her country, haunted Henry for all of his life. Eleanor of Gloucester was ambitious, and her scheming plots nearly threatened the life of the young king. But she paid dearly for her actions. Here is compelling historical fiction at its very best. ; The Plantagenet Saga.