![]() ![]() In this historically accurate and thrilling story of power and passion, Hilda Lewis has created an unforgettable account of how the fate of nations has often been forged in royal bedrooms. The contest that ensued decided the fate of England. She would tear England in half to quench her rage if she failed, her son would avenge her honour. Like an unleashed fury, she pursued the king's paramours. ![]() But even the presence of Mortimer could not quench her thirst for vengeance, once she had tasted blood. In his bed, she found comfort and love and cared little that people called her a harlot. Weary of waiting, Isabella turned to Mortimer of Wigmore. She grew in beauty and wiles the king, in weakness, as other men, worse men, took Gaveston's place. And so she waited, nursing her anger, rejection, and disgust. Hilda Lewis, Nora Lavrin (Illustrator) 4.26 avg rating 340 ratings published 1939 12 editions. No woman could compete with her beauty, but another man? What could she do at the age of fourteen? Wait, only wait. Average rating 3.78 1,485 ratings 159 reviews shelved 8,058 times. ![]() Isabella of France was proud to be wed to the handsome Edward II of England, but her joy soon turned to rancour, for Piers Gaveston, an egotistical and mercenary courtier, usurped her husband's bed. ![]()
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