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Princess to Prioress: The Story of Adele of Blois Kindle Edition

by Kathleen Fair (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
A player, not a pawn, a powerful woman when most women were powerless.In the male-dominated world of twelfth century France, Countess Adele of Blois, daughter, sister and mother of kings lives in an era filled with dangerous conflicts.When her much older husband leaves on the First Crusade and later dies in the Holy Land, Adele, as regent, assumes the responsibility of dealing with the complicated political and religious issues of her time. She owes political loyalty to the King of France and family loyalty to the Norman rulers of England. To preserve the land and power of her husband and sons, she must balance these competing interests.In a time when kings and popes argue over supremacy, Adele seeks compromise, but ultimately must take sides. Does she choose wisely?In addition to Adele's life, this fictional biography illuminates the lives of other twelfth century French women.
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  1. Print length
    302 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    June 20, 2019
  4. File size
    3.7 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TCNM41C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stitch in Time Publishing (June 20, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 057852841X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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Kathleen Fair

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As a child, I loved reading historical fiction. Writers pulled me into the past through the lives of people who lived then, and the stories made me want to learn more.

When I taught, I tried to put a human face into my lessons—after all, history is a story, his story, her story, our story. One of my dreams was to teach local history through the people, including the homes they built and/or lived in. I planned to end the unit with a party and have each student come in costume as a figure in local history—a person they had researched for themselves. It never happened, but I envisioned them looking at events in American and even world history through the eyes of a real person who lived in their community.

No longer standing in front of a classroom, I still have the desire to share stories of the past with people, and there are stories everywhere. A family legend said my grandfather met my grandmother while she was demonstrating sheet music at the local Five and Dime. Great story. Then my aunt, before she died, told me she and my uncle made the story up. If the tale isn’t true, how did the two from different towns meet?

In my books, I might take a real historical figure such as Adele of Blois or some event or place, such as in Hell Hath No Fury, and create a narrative for others to enjoy. Currently, I am working on another book set in the early twentieth century in Western Pennsylvania—the working title is Whiskey Run. Some of the events in the book will have been inspired by actual happenings, but most are a product of my imagination.

And for a change of pace, I am working on a YA fantasy, and perhaps the story of three witches, the Weird Sisters, Wanda, Winifred, and Zelda, as they recount the almost true story of their lives.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars It's a beautiful book. Hard to put it down . Cried at the ending. Felt I lost a friend.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
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    Loved the character development of Adele. Amazing the thoughtful depth of scenarios and vivid description of events.
    Would appreciate some help pronouncing names properly
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  • Trilby G. Plants
    4.0 out of 5 stars If you like history this is a good read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020
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    Adele of Blois was a heroic woman. She lived in the 12th century and didn't conform to the stereotype of women of her time. She learned how to lead in her husband's absence during the First Crusade and later after he dies, and she preserved his legacy for her sons. The conflict between her political and family loyalties and her balancing the secular and nonsecular was fascinating, especially since some of my ancestors came from that region of France. The story gives a look into the lives of people and especially women during the time.
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  • maryanne h.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
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    The book was a great read. It was a wonderful story and was told very well. Loved it.
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  • M. Lee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and insightful.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021
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    Adele was more than a family matron, she influenced the lives of the working class and was a commanding religious presence. At a time when men ruled, Adele proved herself as not only their equal but someone who was deserving of their respect. The research done by the author is impressive and makes the story well worth reading.
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  • Sena Re
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and insightful.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
    A wonderful telling of a historical figure that connects you to them more than just through the history books.
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  • Cami Michaels
    4.0 out of 5 stars A rare look at a noble woman's life in the middle ages.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
    The author brings the 11th century (a period we know little about) alive with the story of Adele de Blois. She paints a vivid picture of a strong and intelligent woman who was able to navigate the intrigues of her kingdom and her royal house at a time when women were considered mere pawns in a world dominated by men.
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