πππ―π’π₯'π¬ ππ¨π§π¬π¨π«π - ππ§π§π π'ππ«π’ππ§ This is my first read of any of Anne OβBrienβs work (Iβve only ever read Philippa Gregoryβs historical fiction books), and I must say I really enjoyed. It goes much further back than any of Gregoryβs books and I learned about a whole new European royal family. Synopsis: Devilβs Consort starts out in July 1137 and follows the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a duchess at 15, then married off to the second prince of France, later King Louis VII for an alliance. Eleanor finds herself in a loveless marriage with a boy king who would rather be a monk. Quick Review: I really enjoyed listening to this on @borrowbox, it was well-read and I was quick to get into the story (of which I am completely unfamiliar). I have mixed opinions about the leading characters - but I think that is sort of the point; a monk forced to be king, a duchess forced into a marriage because the law won't let her remain duchess whilst unmarried, but equally - they are both quite selfish in their own way. Star Rating: 8/10 βοΈ Book 31 of 2020 (image is edited as I only had the audiobook version and I'm rubbish at taking photos of my tablet!) #audiobook #bookstagram #borrowbox #devilsconsort #anneobrien #historicalfiction #eleanorofaquitaine #kinglouisvii #henryiiofengland #kingsandqueens #royalfiction #bookworm #bookish #bookishfeed https://www.instagram.com/p/CCiUebKAErm/?igshid=skj9ttxsz2fk
