The Damask Rose

Eleanor of Castile's story is one of resilience and determination in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

As a princess, she is held hostage during the brutal Baron's Rebellion and loses her baby daughter.

Scarred by privation, Eleanor swears revenge on those who would harm her family and vows never to let herself be vulnerable again.

Rising to become queen, she keeps a trusted herbalist, Olwen, by her side.

But danger lurks in the royal household, and as the court sets out on crusade, Eleanor and Olwen discover that the true battle for Europe may not be a matter of swords and lances, but one fanned by whispers and spies.

Don't miss this gripping and emotional tale of survival and power, narrated by Clare Corbett.