tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post7723633710708926243..comments2024-02-20T05:13:40.565-05:00Comments on The Maiden's Court: Eleanor’s Inspiration: William X, Duke of Aquitaine - Guest Post by Christy EnglishAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post-56105031489673301182011-04-15T21:55:39.824-04:002011-04-15T21:55:39.824-04:00Librarypat - I never realized that she had other c...Librarypat - I never realized that she had other children other than those she had with Henry!<br /><br />Lizzy - I haven't really read much about her other than Christy's books - I read The Passionate Brood by Margaret Campbell Barnes, but she is more of a side character.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post-21105525905280537962011-04-15T02:55:42.143-04:002011-04-15T02:55:42.143-04:00I love how no one could take Eleanor's spirit ...I love how no one could take Eleanor's spirit from her. I wish I could say I have read more on her but so far I have not read much just a few chapter here and there in non-fiction and Christy's novels. I really enjoyed Christy's novels. Great post ladies.Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610444517085989215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post-25146319855781201272011-04-15T02:04:51.803-04:002011-04-15T02:04:51.803-04:00Thank you for an interesting post. I did not real...Thank you for an interesting post. I did not realize she lost her first born son. Her father was a very forward thinking man to raise his daughter the way he did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post-88560356084629915892011-04-07T17:03:58.471-04:002011-04-07T17:03:58.471-04:00Arleigh - I haven't read any novels with him a...Arleigh - I haven't read any novels with him as a character but I really liked Christy's portrayal of him. One would think Eleanor got it from somewhere!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post-35541424730061867542011-04-06T16:42:29.877-04:002011-04-06T16:42:29.877-04:00I'm so glad that William was written so strong...I'm so glad that William was written so strong and valiant in TO BE QUEEN! Other novels I've read of him did not present such a good portrait of him, but how could Eleanor have turned out to be the force that she did without having such an upbringing? I think Christy's version is excellent!Arleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283692274748044642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post-20932865316377287122011-04-06T08:39:51.043-04:002011-04-06T08:39:51.043-04:00Michelle - That is very true!Michelle - That is very true!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post-42978422297200156012011-04-06T06:00:04.815-04:002011-04-06T06:00:04.815-04:00Although William gave much power to Eleanor and ta...Although William gave much power to Eleanor and taught her how to wield it, she had to have been a formidable person to begin with in order for him to trust in her so strongly to inherit his lands and titles. Very impressive indeed!Michelle Stockard Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572227726980569386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post-20498189302860285472011-04-01T18:46:23.480-04:002011-04-01T18:46:23.480-04:00Janet - welcome! The tweet and FB buttons are in ...Janet - welcome! The tweet and FB buttons are in a little bar right below my signature in the post. There are 5 buttons - an envelope (email), a Blogger symbol, T (twitter), F (Facebook) and a speech bubble (google buzz). I haven't yet read any Diana Gabaldon - I did acquire Outlander just about a week ago. I will definitely drop by your blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339009608152299571.post-39723829191229488682011-04-01T15:09:52.058-04:002011-04-01T15:09:52.058-04:00Oh, my goodness, I couldn't love you blog mor...Oh, my goodness, I couldn't love you blog more. I just found it and I am in heaven! Your comments about Philippa Gregory vs. Eliz. Chadwick--and may I add Sharon Kay Penman-- are SPOT on! <br />I look forward to reading your posts. I am trying to figure out how to Tweet and FB this post, but can't seem to find it. I'll keep looking, or I'll be a liar when I said I did it on the giveaway. <br />How do you feel about Diana Gabaldon?? <br />I'm pretty new at this blogging thing, but I'd love you have you visit. <br />http://www.janetbtaylor.com<br /><br />ps- I'm writing my very first historical YA-- just finished my first manuscript- a Time travel book into late Tudor England.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com