# Time and Chance - Paperback

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by **Sharon Kay Penman** (Author)

In _When Christ and His Saints Slept_, acclaimed historical novelist Sharon Kay Penman portrayed all the deceit, danger, and drama of Henry II's ascension to the throne. Now, in _Time and Chance,_ she continues the ever-more-captivating tale.

It was medieval England's immortal marriage--Eleanor 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 friendship--and ultimately faith--that brought bloodshed into their midst. It began with Thomas Becket, Henry's 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 time--and capture the couple who loved power as much as each other . . . and a man who loved God most of all.

### Front Jacket

  
In When Christ and His Saints Slept, acclaimed historical novelist Sharon Kay Penman portrayed all the deceit, danger, and drama of Henry II's ascension to the throne. Now, in "Time and Chance, she continues the ever-more-captivating tale.  
It was medieval England's immortal marriage--Eleanor 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 friendship--and ultimately faith--that brought bloodshed into their midst. It began with Thomas Becket, Henry's 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 time--and capture the couple who loved power as much as each other . . . and a man who loved God most of all.  
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### Author Biography

**Sharon Kay Penman** is the author of the historical novels _A King's Ransom,_ _The Sunne in Splendour, Here Be Dragons, Falls the Shadow, The Reckoning, When Christ and His Saints Slept, Time and Chance, Devil's Brood_, and _Lionheart_. Additionally, she has written four medieval mysteries: _The Queen's Man, Cruel as the Grave, Dragon's Lair,_ and _Prince of Darkness_. She lives in Mays Landing, New Jersey.

**Number of Pages:** 544

**Dimensions:** 1.3 x 8.2 x 5.6 IN

**Publication Date:** February 04, 2003

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Time and Chance

**Interest Level:** Upper Grades, 9-12

**Reading Level:** 8.1

**Point Value:** 37

## Details

- **Price:** 27.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** BooksCloud
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Biographical, Books, Fiction, Historical, Price Written on Book, Thrillers

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