In When Christ and His Saints Slept, acclaimed historical novelist Sharon Kay Penman portrayed all the deceit, danger, and drama of Henry IIโs ascension to the throne. Now, in Time and Chance, she continues the ever-more-captivating tale.
It was medieval Englandโs immortal marriageโEleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, bound by passion and ambition, certain to leave a legacy of greatness. But while lust would divide them, it was friendshipโand ultimately faithโthat brought bloodshed into their midst. It began with Thomas Becket, Henryโs closest confidant, and his elevation to be Archbishop of Canterbury. It ended with a perceived betrayal that made a royal murder seem inevitable. Along the way were enough scheming, seductions, and scandals to topple any kingdom but their own. . . .
Only Sharon Kay Penman can re-create this truly tumultuous timeโand capture the couple who loved power as much as each other . . . and a man who loved God most of all.