However, there is the small matter of Queen Clemence and her unborn child. Her plan is simple-to clear the path to the throne for her son-in-law Philippe. Louis X is dead, poisoned, murdered, by the hand of Mahaut d’Artois.
The Royal Succession- Original title: La Loi des mâles. But the ambitions of his proud, profligate barons threaten his power and the future of a kingdom once ruled by an Iron King. However, though the matter of the succession should be assured, it is far from so, as Louis embarks on an ill-fated war against Flanders. 
Having murdered his wife and exiled his mistress, King Louis X of France becomes besotted with Princess Clemence of Hungary and makes her his new queen.
The Poisoned Crown- Original title: Les Poisons de la couronne. But neither can he marry again while she lives… His son has been enthroned as Louis X but with his disgraced wife Marguerite imprisoned in the Chateau Gaillard for her adultery, Louis can produce no heir with which to secure the succession. It seems the fatal curse of the Templars is plaguing the royal house of France. Philip IV is dead and his great kingdom is in disarray. The Strangled Queen- Original title: La Reine étranglée. A curse that will destroy Philip’s entire dynasty… 
When Philip’s self-serving persecution of the Knights Templar ends with the Templar Grand Master Jacques de Molay being burned at the stake, Molay curses his accusers-Pope Clement V, Nogaret and Philip himself-to the 13th generation. The Iron King-French King Philip the Fair rules with an iron fist, but is surrounded by scandal and intrigue.
The Iron King - Original title: Le Roi de fer. Martin himself said he took inspiration for Game of Thrones in the War of the Roses, but also in the famous book French series Les Rois Maudits, known as The Accursed Kings in English… The series takes place in the context of rivalry for the French throne, between 13, from Philip the Fair to John II, ’The Good’-with scandal, intrigue, murder, and more. 
Historical novels written by French author Maurice Druon about the French monarchy in the 14th century, The Accursed Kings series is based upon the legend invented by the Italian Paolo Emilio where the French king has been cursed for having persecuted the Knights Templar. Les Rois Maudits! What is The Accursed Kings Series about? Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.
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