The prince of darkness jean plaidy biography

She was born Eleanor Alice Burford, in London, England..

Accomplished historical novelist Jean Plaidy chronicles his reign from John's own POV, but also various others such as his mother Eleanor of Aquitaine, his.

  • A literary split personality, she also wrote light romances, crime novels, murder mysteries and thrillers under the names Eleanor Burford, Elbur Ford, Kathleen.
  • She was born Eleanor Alice Burford, in London, England.
  • Multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy paints an incredibly vivid portrait of one of history's most controversial - and terrifying.
  • Multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy paints an incredibly vivid portrait of one of history's most controversial - and.

    • The Prince of Darkness

    Jean Plaidy
    (The Plantagenets: book IV): a tempestuous period of history expertly brought to life by the Queen of English historical fiction
    Multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy paints an incredibly vivid portrait of one of history's most controversial - and terrifying - monarchs...Readers of Philippa Gregory will not be disappointed.



    'Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama' -- New York Times
    'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting.' - Observer
    'Outstanding' - Vanity Fair
    'Compulsive reading' -- ***** Reader review
    'I was gripped and want more!' -- ***** Reader review
    'Found this book hard to put down and didn't want it to finish' -- ***** Reader review
    'Brilliant stuff!!!' -- ***** Reader review
    *****
    The untimely death of Richard the Lionheart left his nephew Arthur and his younger brother John in contest for the throne of England.

    Reluctantly the barons chose John