Vilified as the “She-Wolf of France” – a power hungry Machiavellian femme fatale who succeeded in usurping the throne of England from her husband and placing her son on the throne with her as Queen Regnant. But is it truly that simple? Was Isabella a shameless and ruthless vixen or is there more to this Difficult Damsel? Isabella is one of the most notorious Queen Consorts in English history, responsible for challenging not one but two thrones, influencing events in England and France one hundred years after her death.