The Secret Diary of Eleanor Cobham

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Ranked #79 in War Of The Roses

England, 1441:

Lady Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, hopes to become Queen of England before her interest in astrology and her husband’s ambition leads their enemies to accuse her of a plot against the king. Eleanor is found guilty of sorcery and witchcraft. Rather than have her executed, King Henry VI orders Eleanor to be imprisoned for life.

More than a century after her death, carpenters restoring one of the towers of Beaumaris Castle discover a sealed box hidden under the wooden boards. Thinking they have found treasure, they break the ancient box open,...
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Mark Schultz Thank you, David, for this historically intriguing book review. https://t.co/OKwkirxiig @benefry I love it! @tonyriches https://t.co/CQ2EyEEcAd (Source)


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