What Is Better Than a Good Woman?: Alice Chaucer, Commoner and Yorkist Matriarch - Hardcover

by Michèle Schindler (Author)

Discover the untold story of Alice Chaucer, a commoner who became a Yorkist matriarch and a powerful figure in 15th-century England.

Alice Chaucer, Countess of Salisbury and Duchess of Suffolk, defied societal norms and rose to prominence in a tumultuous era. Widowed at a young age, she navigated political intrigue, survived a state trial, and became a patron of the arts, commissioning works that celebrated empowered women. Alice's life is a testament to her resilience and determination.

Explore Alice's world, from her marriages to influential figures like William de la Pole to her role as custodian of Margaret of Anjou. Uncover her ruthless protection of her family's inheritance and her sons' pursuit of the Yorkist claim to the throne. Was Alice Chaucer a proto-feminist? Consider her choices and the impact she had on history.

Author Biography

Michèle Schindler studied at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, reading English Studies and history with a focus on mediaeval studies. At the same time she worked as a language teacher, teaching English and German as a second language. In addition to English and German, she is fluent in French, and reads Latin. She is the author of 'Lovell Our Dogge' and 'Alice Chaucer' for Amberley.