An extraordinary journey that uncovers historical secrets about the forgotten Queen of England. By Alice Lockton, author of the acclaimed bestseller "Eighteen".

"I loved this beautiful, memorial, sincere, and eloquent book — a modern pilgrimage following in the footsteps of one of the great forgotten queens" — Kate Moss, author of the bestseller "The Bone Map".

In 1290, England mourned the death of a queen, Eleanor of Castile, beloved wife of King Edward I. Her body was transported on a 200-mile journey from Lincoln to London, a solemn procession destined to be immortalized in stone. To mark the places where her procession stopped, the grieving Edward commissioned the construction of twelve magnificent Eleanor Crosses.

Over seven centuries later, bestselling historical author Alice Lockton set herself an epic challenge: to follow the footsteps of history by walking the 200-mile funeral route on the corresponding dates.

As Alice travels in search of the forgotten Queen of England, across ancient roads and modern highways, history comes alive in astonishing ways. Vivid and entertaining, the book "Eleanor" reveals the remarkable life and the compelling character of this lesser-known monarch, uncovering her inspiring legacy and the hidden story of Britain.

"Lockton has the storyteller’s ability to see the world through her characters’ eyes, combined with the accuracy of a historian" — Philippa Gregory, author of the bestseller "The Other Queen".

"Lockton is the leading historian of her generation" — Dan Jones, author of the bestseller "The Templars".

Pages: 352, Year of Publication: 1111, Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm