In an attempt to facilitate Petronilla's marriage to the man she loves, Eleanor arranges to have his original marriage annulled.

When the Pope becomes involved, disaster threatens - not just Eleanor and Louis but the Kingdom of France itself...

Shaun McKenna's thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women.

Eleanor ...... Rose Basista
The Dauphin ...... Joel McCormack
Cardinal Yves ...... Carl Prekopp
Theobald ...... Roger Ringrose
Petronilla ...... Cecilia Appiah

Director: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2020. Show less