Book Two, Chapters 1-5 Summary

After John's death, most of his enemies pledge loyalty to his son rather than continuing to support Louis. Eventually the war ends and Louis returns to France. Joanna to returns to England and rekindles her relationship with her young, half-brother. Isabelle is unhappy with her new position in the kingdom, having fallen from being the Queen of England to the mother of the King. It seems Isabelle no longer garners the respect she feels she deserves. Back in Wales, Gruffydd continues to make Joanna's life difficult. Even Elen no longer likes Gruffydd because of his open hostility toward Davydd. Gruffydd has married and his wife is just as dark and angry as he, causing Joanna twice the discomfort. When Gruffydd learns that Llewelyn intends to go to England and pledge his allegiance to Henry, he is outraged...