Alice Chaucer's biography highlights her ascent to power in 15th-century England, showcasing her role as a commoner who leveraged marriages to become a dowager duchess and key political figure. Her life story provides insight into the dynamics of the period, particularly during the Wars of the Roses, illustrating the influence of a woman outside traditional noble lineage. Despite being the granddaughter of Geoffrey Chaucer, her achievements are the primary focus of this rich account, which is well-researched and brings to light her impactful legacy.
The picture of Alice which emerges from this fascinating new book is of a beautiful, intelligent woman, strong willed and quick witted, at the centre of events.
Alice Chaucer may not have come from nobility, but through a series of marriages she was able to build herself into a powerful figure in 15th-century England.
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