The Poisoned Crown (The Accursed Kings #3)
Maurice Druon
4.17 · 18 ratings · Published: 1956
After having his first wife murdered and his mistress exiled, the weak and impotent King Louis X of France becomes besotted with the lovely and pious Princess Clemence of Hungary.
Having made her his new queen, and believing the succession assured, Louis foolishly embarks upon an ill-fated war against Flanders.
The kingdom needs an Iron King. But where his father, Philip IV, was strong, Louis is feeble. Surrounded by ruthlessly ambitious nobles, Including Robert of Artois and his monstrous aunt, Mahaut, Louis will find himself a lamb amongst wolves.
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The 'The Accursed Kings' series
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- The Poisoned Crown by Maurice Druon Book #3
- The Royal Succession by Maurice Druon Book #4
- The She-Wolf by Maurice Druon Book #5
- The Lily and the Lion by Maurice Druon Book #6
- The King Without a Kingdom by Maurice Druon Book #7
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