1259, GasconyEleanor had been born a Princess of Castile, raised to rule a nation. Her life should've been one of comfort and luxury. Instead, she finds herself besieged by enemies.She watches her husband, Edward, heir to the English throne, fight to keep the peace in Gascony. He needs more men and money, but neither is forthcoming. His parents, suspicious of his intentions, cannot bring themselves to trust him. And the nobles? They have had enough of taxation and ineffectual leadership. Civil war is brewing.With the future so uncertain, can Eleanor find the strength to face the battles ahead?A standalone medieval historical fiction novel, based on a true story.