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| Title | : | Time and Chance (Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine #2) |
| Author | : | Sharon Kay Penman |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 544 pages |
| Published | : | February 4th 2003 by Ballantine Books (first published March 4th 2002) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Medieval. European Literature. British Literature |
Sharon Kay Penman
Paperback | Pages: 544 pages Rating: 4.29 | 7631 Users | 348 Reviews
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In When Christ and His Saints Slept, acclaimed historical novelist Sharon Kay Penman portrayed all the deceit, danger, and drama of Henry II's ascension to the throne. Now, in Time and Chance, she continues the ever-more-captivating tale.
It was medieval England's immortal marriage--Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, bound by passion and ambition, certain to leave a legacy of greatness. But while lust would divide them, it was friendship--and ultimately faith--that brought bloodshed into their midst. It began with Thomas Becket, Henry's closest confidant, and his elevation to be Archbishop of Canterbury. It ended with a perceived betrayal that made a royal murder seem inevitable. Along the way were enough scheming, seductions, and scandals to topple any kingdom but their own. . . .
Only Sharon Kay Penman can re-create this truly tumultuous time--and capture the couple who loved power as much as each other . . . and a man who loved God most of all.
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| Original Title: | Time and Chance |
| ISBN: | 0345396723 (ISBN13: 9780345396723) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.sharonkaypenman.com |
| Series: | Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine #2, Plantagenets #2 |
| Characters: | Thomas Becket, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry II of England, Empress Matilda, Henry the Young King, William Marshal |
| Setting: | England |
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Ratings: 4.29 From 7631 Users | 348 ReviewsEvaluation About Books Time and Chance (Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine #2)
3.75 starsI think that this book could have easily been a 4-star read--maybe even a 5-star read--if I had the time to read more consistently. I was enjoying it immensely as I was reading it over my break from school but then school started up again and I fell behind terribly. I did, however, get sick on Saturday and was able to finish reading it up while I was recovering but, by then I felt a little bit of a disconnect with the story. Had I been able to read it through as I try to do with anyAnother excellent read from Ms Penman. This is the second in the Henry 2nd and Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy and it's terrific. My only gripe and it's a very small one, is that Eleanor doesn't feature enough for me. Great read none the less.
Sometimes the titles are a tad confusing, but I have managed to read most of Penman's books and have always enjoyed them for her ability to bring these figures of history to life with realistic dialogue and setting descriptions.In this book I admit to admiring her fictional character Ranulf very much indeed. The reading of this rather long book took some time and it was rewarding for me.Kindle Purchase
I am a huge fan of Sharon Kay Penman's, and "Time and Chance" did not disappoint, though I found it harder to get through than some of her other works, such as "Lionheart" and "The Sunne in Splendour". I would definitely recommend reading this one close to its predecessor, "When Christ and His Saints Slept", as I waited two years in between the two and some of the story lines had been lost to the mists of time for me. I very much love Penman's attention to detail, however, and I especially
Today I saw a quote on Facebook that defined a "Book Hangover" as "the inability to start a new book because you're still living in the last book's world".....well, that's the way this book has affected me. Lucky for me I have the next book in the series (Devil's Brood) waiting for me. It's going to take me a few days, though, to recover enough from this one to begin that one! Ms. Penman has the most amazing ability to bring to life the world of her books, in this case the 12th Century world of
I rarely give 5 star ratings, but Sharon Penman's novel on Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitane, and Thomas Becket deserves the rating and more. This is the second in the author's Angevin series. And while I think no writer or historian can ever completely understand how the marriage between Henry and Eleanor unraveled and how the deep friendship between Henry and Thomas Becket disintegrated, Ms. Penman comes as close as possible to doing so. Her Henry is a complex man--brilliant, determined, and
TIME AND CHANCE picks up where WHEN CHRIST AND HIS SAINTS SLEPT off. In the second novel, we follow Henry II who was but a boy as his mother, Maude, fought for the throne. In the end, Maude and her opponent tired each other out for almost twenty years, agreeing to leave the throne to her son. Henry's rise looked promising as he had a distinguished battle record and married the beautiful and clever Eleanor of Aquitaine, making him the wealthiest man in Europe.But, Henry's future rule proved to
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