{"title":"Francesca Stanfill","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting world of Francesca Stanfill, an acclaimed author celebrated for her rich and immersive historical fiction. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for bringing history to life, Stanfill's works transport readers to times long past, blending meticulously researched historical settings with compelling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Falcon's Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e, Stanfill takes you on a captivating journey through medieval France. This novel, filled with intrigue and vivid portrayals, offers a glimpse into the complexities and dynamics of court life. Stanfill's ability to weave together the threads of history with imaginative storytelling makes her work a must-read for any fan of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned lover of historical fiction or new to the genre, Francesca Stanfill's books promise thrilling adventures and profound insights into the past. Dive into her world and experience history like never before, where each story is an opportunity to explore eras gone by through the eyes of unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-falcons-eyes-by-francesca-stanfill-9780063227897","title":"The Falcon's Eyes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith her eye for historical detail and flair for sympathetic heroines, Francesca Stanfill breathes new life into the medieval court of Eleanor of Aquitaine. \u003cem\u003eThe Falcon’s Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel of epic proportions that succeeds in being both intimate and vast. History is Stanfill’s canvas, humanity her inspiration.—Amanda Foreman, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eGeorgiana: Duchess of Devonshire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanfill has persuasively re-imagined the Middle Ages, surrounding the legendary Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine with indelible characters in an immersive tale of intrigue, bravery, ruthlessness, and compassion. \u003cem\u003eThe Falcon’s Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e is a dazzling adventure, with riveting twists and turns and a surprising yet deeply satisfying conclusion.—Sally Bedell Smith, author of \u003cem\u003eElizabeth the Queen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet in France and England at the end of the twelfth century, the moving story of a spirited, questing young woman, Isabelle, who defies convention to forge a remarkable life, one profoundly influenced by the fabled queen she idolizes and comes to know – Eleanor of Aquitaine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWillful and outspoken, sixteen-year-old Isabelle yearns to escape her stifling life in provincial twelfth-century France. The bane of her mother’s existence, she admires the notorious queen most in her circle abhor: Eleanor of Aquitaine. Isabelle’s arranged marriage to Gerard — a rich, charismatic lord obsessed with falcons — seems, at first, to fulfil her longing for adventure. But as Gerard’s controlling nature, and his consuming desire for a male heir, become more apparent, Isabelle, in the spirit of her royal heroine, makes bold, often perilous, decisions which will forever affect her fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA suspenseful, sweeping tale about marriage, freedom, identity, and motherhood, \u003cem\u003eThe Falcon’s Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e brings alive not only a brilliant century and the legendary queen who dominated it, but also the vivid band of complex characters whom the heroine encounters on her journey to selfhood: noblewomen, nuns, servants, falconers, and courtiers. The various settings — Château Ravinour, Fontevraud Abbey, and Queen Eleanor’s exiled court in England — are depicted as memorably as those who inhabit them. The story pulses forward as Isabelle confronts one challenge, one danger, after another, until it hurtles to its final, enthralling, page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the historical understanding of Hillary Mantel and the storytelling gifts of Ken Follett, Francesca Stanfill has created an unforgettable character who, while firmly rooted in her era, is also a woman for all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46553376981228,"sku":"9780063227897","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13483073482210.jpg?v=1750068197"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/francesca-stanfill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}