Queen Eliška Rejčka

The narratively captivating novel takes the reader back to the 14th century, a time famous for dramatic events and the struggle between the Přemyslid, Habsburg and Luxemburg dynasties for the Bohemian throne. The author recounts the fate of a fascinating Czech and Polish queen who is one of the most interesting figures in Czech and world history. Rejčka was a skilful diplomat, a rival of Eliška Přemyslovna, the mistress of Henry of Lipá, the founder of an important monastery and the initiator of the creation of illuminated manuscripts that contributed to the education of the nation. But she was also an ambitious woman who craved recognition and love.