Number of Pages: 544
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Historical
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: General
Author: Sharon Kay Penman
Language: English
About the Book
The second volume in a trilogy begun in "When Christ and His Saints Slept Here." Hoping to subdue the Church, Henry II--against the advice of Eleanor of Aquitaine-- raises Thomas Becket to the position of Archbishop of Canterbury. But when the once worldly Becket discovers faith, their alliance withers.
Book Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Sharon Kay Penman is the author of the historical novels
A King's Ransom, The Sunne in Splendour, Here Be Dragons, Falls the Shadow, The Reckoning, When Christ and His Saints Slept, Time and Chance, Devil's Brood, and
Lionheart. Additionally, she has written four medieval mysteries:
The Queen's Man, Cruel as the Grave, Dragon's Lair, and
Prince of Darkness. She lives in Mays Landing, New Jersey.