The middle ages come to life in this beautiful boxed set consisting of "Empress Wu Zetian," "Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, the Warrior Princess of Deheubarth," and "Empress Matilda of England."
Begin your journey exploring medieval China as Chancellor Wu Shihuo's unwanted daughter Wu Zhao defies expectations to become China's first and only female emperor.
Then journey to medieval Wales to meet King Gruffydd ap Cynan's heroic daughter Gwenllian, the first foreign sovereign to be executed by the English.
Finally meet Empress Matilda, the first woman to claim the English throne in her own right.
Three medieval queens. One powerful storybook to entertain, enlighten, and inspire your entire family.
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“You do not cover your hair like most ladies do,” observed Gruffydd.
“Cymraes ydw i. I have no need for English fashions.”
“They say even the great ladies in Scotland wear the veil.”
“The nobles of Scotland care more about money than they do honour. The Normans bought them. You cannot buy me.”
“Spoken like a true lady of this land,” smiled Gruffydd.
“Aberffraw is my home. I need no other.”
“Well said, f’arglwyddes.” Gruffydd took a step closer to her, “May I beg your indulgence and inquire of your name?”
“Gwenllian ydw i,” she smiled. “Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan.”
Gruffydd fell to his knees, “F’arglwyddes!”
“Gruffydd ap Rhys ydych chi?” asked Gwenllian.
“Ydw. How long have you known my name, Your Highness?”
“It is not hard to guess who you are, Gruffydd. And since your brother’s gait is impaired by his injuries it is only logical that you would be the heir to Rhys ap Tewder’s throne.”
“The English are a cruel enemy to fight,” affirmed Gruffydd.
“Do you think I know nothing of warfare? My mother is a daughter of the king of Dublin. My father has fought his entire life to free Gwynedd from English control. Do you think only my brother Owain studies the arts of war? Nay, my lord. I am Welsh, not some Norman lady who lives to breed at her father and husband’s pleasure. When it is time for me to marry it shall be of my own choosing!”
“Of that I have no doubt, Your Highness.”
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German
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Already translated.
Translated by Christina Löw
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