In this gripping tale of passion politics & conflict King Henry II finds himself brutally betrayed by his wife Eleanor & three eldest sons when they enter into a rebellion against him. Aligning themselves with Henry's most bitter enemy King Louis of France their treacherous actions will have devastating consequences as they bring about the downfall of a brilliant man & a powerful empire. In Devil's Brood" the compelling story of Henry & Eleanor's once great love affair is explored in an uniquely vivid way. What twists of fate turn love to hatred? What points of principle & ambition cause these two icons to struggle for power leaving their family tragically divided & their turbulent marriage finished in all but name? Sharon Penman's glorious trilogy reaches its spellbinding conclusion."