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The queen of four kingdoms by hrh princess michael of kent at the age of nineteen, yolande, daughter of the king of aragon, is sent away from her family, her friends, and everything she knows, to marry the young duke louis ii of anjou, first cousin of the king of france. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The queen of four kingdoms was published by constable last october in uk and became a best seller. Michael, of kent princess at the age of nineteen, yolande, daughter of the king of aragon, is sent away from her family, her friends, and everything she knows, to marry the young duke louis ii of anjou, first cousin of the. Hardcover the queen of four kingdoms is the epic true story of a rich and riveting period of french and english history, all witnessed by the captivating and complex heroine yolande. May 15, 2018 her royal highness princess michael of kent unveils this seldom told story, enriched by her own insiders perspective of royal life. The queen of four kingdoms by of kent hrh princess mi. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet. Jan 01, 20 the queen of four kingdoms is a detailed and insightful account of the life of yolande, 841442, daughter of king of aragon.
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