{"product_id":"9781035076956","title":"Eleanor","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Waterstones Best History Book of 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorian and social media sensation Alice Loxton embarks on an epic walk, retracing the funeral route of England's forgotten queen and uncovering historical secrets along the way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1290, England mourned the death of a queen, Eleanor of Castile, beloved wife of King Edward I. Her body was carried on a 200-mile journey from Lincoln to London, a solemn procession that would become immortalized in stone. To mark the places where her cortege rested, a heartbroken Edward commissioned twelve magnificent Eleanor Crosses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than seven centuries later, bestselling historian Alice Loxton set herself an epic challenge: following in history's footsteps by walking the entire 200-mile funeral route on the corresponding dates. As Alice journeys in search of England's forgotten queen, over ancient paths and modern motorways, history comes alive in surprising ways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLively and entertaining, \u003ci\u003eEleanor\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the extraordinary life and formidable character of this lesser-known royal, revealing her inspiring legacy and the hidden history of Britain.","brand":"Alice Loxton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback B-format paperback","offer_id":67610232913972,"sku":"9781035076956","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0320\/4404\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ba77fafd-a02c-4b1c-a903-036cacc022cc.jpg?v=1791037618","url":"https:\/\/wanderingalbatrossbooks.com\/products\/9781035076956","provider":"Wandering Albatross Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}