Released on January 1, 2011
SYNOPSIS: A brand-new historical novel from a well-loved storyteller - Sixteenth century France. Gabrielle d’EstrĂ©es’ one wish is to marry for love, but her mother sells her as a mistress to three different men before she catches the eye – and the heart – of Henry of Navarre, King of France. Henry promises to marry her, but Gabrielle’s difficulties have just begun . . . for Henry’s wife will only divorce him if he promises not to marry Gabrielle. Is the love of a king enough to secure her both the happiness and respectability she craves and a crown for their son as the next dauphin of France?
Thoughts?
I"ve had this one and her book on Marguerite Valois on my wish list for a while now. I think they sound interesting!
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ReplyDeleteI'll be reading this one!
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI haven't figured out all the twists and turns of the English court yet. Starting on the French court, even though they are connected, will be another lesson.
I have not yet read any of Freda Lightfoot's work. Will have to try her.
I've been away from blogging for a bit, but all your books below sound intriguing. This one? If you look up the definition of Mother in the dictionary, it will NOT have a picture of Gabrielle's mother. Geez Louise!
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