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Isabella: She-wolf of France (90 Days of Treason) Paperback – March 28, 2017

by Georgiana Grier (Author)
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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Queen. Mother. Adulteress...Murderer?

Isabella Capet, medieval queen of England.

The daughter and granddaughter of king and queens of France, mother to the future heir of the English throne, Isabella finds herself on September 24th 1326 at the head of an army on a march to overthrow Edward II, her husband of 18 years.

Hell hath no wrath like a royal scorned.

In a time when women were said to be powerless, some women were nothing of the sort! This is the story of how Isabella the Fair became Isabella: the She-wolf of France, earning notoriety throughout the western world and why some of that notoriety was justly or unjustly deserved.

The story is told in a compelling 90 day countdown which ends with the execution of Edward II’s lover and favourite Hugh Despenser the Younger.

The book describes the actions and thoughts of some of the leading players during those 90 days of turbulence, including Roger Mortimer, Charles IV of France, Henry Lancaster, Eleanor de Clare and, of course, the three principle players...

Edward II, Plantagenet king of England - what was he doing as the mother of his children turned his son, his barons and his entire kingdom against him. Did he feel betrayed? Did he feel hatred? Did he feel nothing, with his only concern being his favourite Hugh Despenser?

Edward III, the heir apparent (referred to as Edward of Windsor) – how did he feel about being used as a pawn between his parents? Did he fell anger towards his father for his failing, or towards his mother for her dalliance?

Isabella Capet, queen of England - just how did she manage to engineer an invasion of England? What was she thinking? What offence demanded payment in the blood of the Despensers? And did she ultimately have a hand in the murder of her imprisoned husband Edward II, the following year?

A new take on one of the most extraordinary family feud in English history.

Queen, mother, invader, adulteress...the clock is ticking and, the Queen of England cannot be stopped.
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    179 pages
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    March 28, 2017
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    5.5 x 0.45 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1520929919
  6. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (March 28, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 179 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1520929919
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1520929910
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.45 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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Vivienne
3.0 out of 5 stars Just Ninety Days 3.5 stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017
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This short book covers just ninety days in one of England’s more shameful episodes of widespread treason.

Edward II was not the man his father, Edward I was. He was a weak, indecisive, divisive, not politically astute monarch, who was despised by many, hated by some, loved by some, and manipulated by others. However, modern historians have been a bit kinder to Edward II than his contemporaries and given him credit for improvements to parliamentary institutions. One thing that is certain, is that he was not fit to be king (but, then again, how many kings has England had who were not fit?).

This book is set out in a loose diary form that makes it easy to follow the events as chronicled. They don’t all make pleasant reading. I have a fair knowledge of England’s monarchy and have some reference works and family trees. While I agree with most of the events as set out in this book, remembering it is “faction”, there are some thoughts and actions that characters have and do, that seem to be out of step with several historical accounts. For example, I have read at least two accounts that state Queen Isabella pleaded mercy for Hugh Despenser the Elder, whereas in the book, she is bloodthirsty for his immediate execution upon capture, followed by a gruesome disposal of his remains. However, that is a minor discrepancy and doesn't change the essence of the account.

The author’s note at the end is absolutely in accordance with many modern historians, and the author is careful to lay out her reasons for her views on several debatable points. For what it is worth, I agree with her.

This is a very readable book on a slice of English history, and, although a bit gory in parts, I enjoyed it. However, in my opinion, the author could have left out the sex scenes, especially in light of what she writes in her author’s note. On the whole, if you want a quick, readable, historically accurate, fictionalised account of Isabella of France and the overthrowing of her husband, King Edward II of England, then I recommend this book.
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PAUL DALLAS GREENER
3.0 out of 5 stars More of a Novel than a History
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
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Whether intended or not, the book contains a lot of history than no one could possibly know. I enjoyed the read, but I found the historical quality missing. For example, in the description of Isabella and Mortimer's affair, which actually is not documented anywhere but not doubted, the details reach pornographic levels in a couple of the chapters before Edward II's downfall. While I enjoy non-fiction more so than fiction, it was a good read and not a difficult one to understand. Use of vocabulary in the book was excellent. Everyone can learn a few new words.
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Diedra Eby
2.0 out of 5 stars The best thing about this book
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2019
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Is how short it is cause it was not particularly interesting to read and it was too vague in manuparts. If I hadn't just read another book about Queen Isabella, I wouldn't have felt fully informed at the end of this one. Take a pass.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Sex Scenes in Between the Waffles
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018
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Nice quick read, simultaneously light on history and heavy on melodramatic mulling, but I've definitely read worse.
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Hale
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2017
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Good book, but Alison Wier's book on same subject is far better
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FJR
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Traditonal History
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017
This is not a traditional history but more of a docu-drama. The facts may be correct. However, trying to get into the minds of the individuals is something else. This is especially true the further we go back. Primary sources for this period are, in comparison with the present, quite limited. There is a big difference between speculating how people think and narrating the course of events as if the writer actually knew. Some of the events could not have been gleaned from primary sources, especially those dealing with sexual activity. Medieval Europeans were far from prudish but this account crosses the boundaries between what we can guess happened and to describing graphic details as if there were overwhelming proof. The writer moves quickly from event to event and certainly has no problem focusing on the battle of wits between the King and the Queen. There were larger issues that could have been dealt with, especially the gradual estrangement of the nobility from the crown. In fact, Edward's fall was a combination of making some terrible errors of judgment. In the end he could no longer be trusted and Isabella took advantage of that. (FJR)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2017
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I enjoyed this book immensely
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4.0 out of 5 stars Isabella. She Wolf of France. By Georgina Grief.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2017
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A very enjoyable read, covering the period from when Isabella returned to England to Hugh Despenser's death. Although it covered just 90 days, it managed to fill the reader in of the history of events, if they were not already known. I think Isabella has been much maligned over the centuries and named She Wolf of England. This book shows why Isabella became militant and craved the death of the Despensers. It showed exactly what the younger Dispenser put her through and how Edward II allowed it to happen. I think the story also relates a respect between Isabella and Edward before Dispenser arrived on the scene and how clearly besotted Edward was of him. If Edward had actually shown Isabella respect and treated her as his wife and Queen this situation would not have occurred. It states that Isabella didn't go 'out of her mind', exiled for life at Castle Rising, but lived a loving, close life with her son Edward, Phillipa and their children. She did seem to go land and money crazy during her
regency but seemed to settle once Edward came of age, executed Mortimer and took the reins and ruled England. We will never know what the true relationship was between Isabella and Mortimer, but it has been assumed they had a rampant affair whereby Isabella was unable to think without him by her side and unfortunately for her she has been branded forever more. Perhaps now when historians and authors are actually stating otherwise, Isabella will get some good press for a change. I would like to believe William of Wales was actually Edward II and he did have some sort of relationship with Edward III and Isabella, whether he lived out his life in Wales or Italy as the Mancini Letter states. A good read. Well done Ms. Grief.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2017
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Lovely true story
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2017
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Good read.
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V Armstrong
2.0 out of 5 stars Is it a book or a screen play?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2017
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Disjointed and written partly like a screen play. I usually love historical novels but this one needs work. Too many short chapters jumping between different people and I really didn't like the 'short' explanation for nearly every chapter. It reminded me of reading Shakespeare in school and how each act had a short explanation at the start. I feel like I've wasted money on this book which is a shame. I certainly will not be buying anymore books from this author
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