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by Virginia Henley (Author) "Princess Eleanor Katherine Plantagenet opened her eyes to the sound of birdsong greeting the dawn ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group; Reprint edition (1 Jul 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0440206243
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440206248
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 259,843 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A child bride widowed at a tender age, Princess Eleanor swore never to wed again, taking a vow of eternal chastity, but Simon de Montfort could make her change her mind.

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I would like to thank the readers for their generous praise.
I was absolutely thrilled to read the reviews posted by readers of THE DRAGON AND THE JEWEL. I am currently writing another medieval that tells the history of what happened where this books leaves off. Tentatively titled THE POWER AND THE GLORY.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not One of Her Better Ones, 20 Aug 1999
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The Dragon and The Jewel was not, when compared to her other work, one of her better ones. The fact alone that Eleanor was previously married to someone she loved and no longer untouched was enough to dampen my enthusiasm. Eleanor did not deserve Simon she didn't seem to connect to him and his feelings. The usual teasing and banter that makes us laugh out loud, much to our embarassment, was lacking in this one. However, it was still a worthwhile read simply for the fact that Henley wrote it. Her story telling is wonderful and it does transport you back in time. I would love a book on Rickard and Michael De Burgh's life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Dragon & The Jewel will always be my favorite book!, 4 Jan 1998
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Virginia Henley is the best! I though history boring until I began reading her novels. Now I'm a history buff. The Dragon & The Jewel is the first historical romance novel I read & I quickly became hooked. I've now been to England/Scotland/Wales/Ireland twice to trace the history that she portrays in this wonderful book and her others. She really does her homework!!! The facts are accurate & the places artfully described! She's unbelievable! Standing at the entrance of the castle, you really can imagine Simon & Eleanor rushing back to Chepstow. Their "beloved Kenilworth Castle" is awesome & you can imagine their lives there thanks to the picture that Virginia paints of life & events at those times. Some people laugh at romance novels - but I challenge them to tell me what they know about world history & my knowledge leaves them in the dust - all because artists like Virginia Henley make it interesting & real for us! Thank You Virginia!
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4.0 out of 5 stars I know what u want to know, 21 Oct 2006
By Babycandy "Candy" (England, Europe) - See all my reviews
Basically I personally think that any person reading the story at first would think that the story was about elenor and her first husband but virginia henley was actually trying to say in the story at the begining was that elenor was looking for a father figure and when she did finally find heeself in love with simon that love was of a woman for a man, the story was great and very sensual with a lot of intrigue in there as well as betrayal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
I loved it! Ms. Henley can't go wrong! Reading about Simon & Eleanor threw me back into history! Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Upgraded my assessment
After writing a research paper on the Platagenet's of this reign, I decided to re-read 'Dragon and Jewel'. Read more
Published on 13 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars .Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down.
I love medieval historical type novels and this story by Virginia Henley was written beautifully. Simon de Montfort and Eleanor were each very passionate with their own ideas... Read more
Published on 2 May 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good!
The story was kinda boring in the first part cuz all it talked about was her first husband. But things started to pick up during the second part and turned out pretty good.
Published on 24 Mar 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
After reading 'Falcon and Flower' and 'Pirate and Pagan', I was quite disappointed in 'Dragon and Jewel'. The beginning did not captivate me as others. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Save some time- don't bother reading the second half.
The story of the child bride blooming into the beautiful and intelligent wife of William was interesting, but her transformation into the willful, jealous and shallow Countess of... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorites!!
A wonderfully written story, lovable characters and does anybody write steamier sex scenes than Ms.Henley? I doubt it. What a wonderful storyteller!! Ms. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Virginia Henley Rules!
I loved this book. Ms. Henley is definately one of my favorite authors if not my very favorite. Her men are the ULTIMATE and Simon De Montfort is no exception! Read more
Published on 30 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Henley masters historical romance once again!
This is my all time favorite Virginia Henley book! Simon de Montfort and Eleanor are the most romantic couple ever commited to paper! Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This was an exciting, and fast-paced romance novel.
This is one of Virginia Henley's best books. It is up there with The Pirate and the Pagan. It is a story about the royal family's jewel, Eleanor, named after Eleanor of Aquitaine... Read more
Published on 9 May 1998

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