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“From whom but the Devil did this advice come under which you are acting? Those who are urging you to repeat your former wrongdoings against an innocent person are seeking in this not your honour but their own convenience. They are clearly the enemies of your crown and the disturbers of your realm.”

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Book:Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
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Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life

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Alison Weir
Alison Weir

Alison Weir is a British historical novelist and historian known for her research into British history and her rich imagination. Her works cover a range of historical periods from the Middle Ages to modern times. Weir's novels are typically based on real historical figures and events, presented through fictional plots and dialogue, offering vivid historical narratives to readers. more

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