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Sep 06, 2011Basileus rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Out of all the historical fiction I have read with Catherine de Medici as a character, I find this novel gets closer to the truth of her character than any other novel. Hero or villian? History certainly hasn't been kind to Catherine's reputation. She certainly did employ ruthless tactics to get what she wanted, which was namely peace in France and her sons thrones stable. So if you enjoy historical fiction, this is a must read.