![]() Sister Ruth is a novitiate at the same time as Marie and the two develop a close bond. The novel covers the period when Eleanor was Queen Consort to Henry II of England but her significance is as the object of Marie’s passion which will inspire her poetry. The Queen Eleanor that Marie is desperately in love with is none other than Eleanor of Aquitaine who was twice married, first to the King of France and then, upon annulment of that relationship, to the King of England. ![]() Queen EleanorĪnother historical figure also plays a role in the novel but in her case much more biographical information is actually known. It is that dearth of known information outside the composition of those literary works that afford the author this novel the possibility to re-imagine her entire life and create a rich tapestry that draws upon and enhances what little historical data is actually available. Little is known about her biographically, but she is famous for being the author of several works of literature. The protagonist of the novel is based on an actual historical figure whose life spanned the late 12th century and the early 13th century. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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