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Feb 2023
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The She-Wolf, Her Husband, and Their Lov...

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Isabella of France was a pre-teen when she came to England to marry King Edward II. Though the two had plenty in common, a series of betrayals would ultimately drive Isabella to crossing the sea with an invading force.

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