Four sisters, all queens
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"From the award-winning author of the controversial international bestseller The Jewel of Medina, a historical novel that chronicles the lives of four sisters, all daughters of Beatrice of Provence--all of whom became queens in medieval Europe. When Beatrice of Savoy, countess of Provence, sends her four beautiful, accomplished daughters to become queens, she admonishes them: Family comes first. As a result, the daughters--Marguerite, queen of France; Eleanor, queen of England; Sanchia, queen of Germany; and Beatrice, queen of Sicily--work not only to expand their husbands' empires and broker peace between nations, but also to bring the House of Savoy to greater power and influence than before. Their father's death, however, tears the sisters apart, pitting them against one another for the legacy each believes rightfully hers--Provence itself. Told from alternating points of view of all four queens, and set in the tumultuous thirteenth century, this is a tale of greed, lust, ambition, and sibling rivalry on a royal scale, exploring the meaning of true power and bringing to life four of the most celebrated women of their time--each of whom had an impact on the history of Europe. "--Provided by publisher.
"This historical novel follows four daughters of Beatrice of Savoy, all of whom became queens in medieval Europe"--Provided by publisher.
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Eleanor, -- of Provence, Queen, consort of Henry III, King of England, -- 1223 or 1224-1291 -- Fiction.
Europe -- History -- 476-1492 -- Fiction.
Marguerite, -- Queen, consort of Louis IX, King of France, -- 1221-1295 -- Fiction.
Sancha, -- of Provence, Queen, consort of Richard, King of the Romans, -- 1225-1261 -- Fiction.
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Jones, S. (2012). Four sisters, all queens. First Gallery Books trade paperback edition. New York, Gallery Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Jones, Sherry, 1961-. 2012. Four Sisters, All Queens. New York, Gallery Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Jones, Sherry, 1961-, Four Sisters, All Queens. New York, Gallery Books, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Jones, Sherry. Four Sisters, All Queens. First Gallery Books trade paperback edition. New York, Gallery Books, 2012.
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520 | |a "This historical novel follows four daughters of Beatrice of Savoy, all of whom became queens in medieval Europe"--Provided by publisher. | ||
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