Antoinette did not say, when told that the people of eighteenth century France were starving, "If they have no bread then let them eat cake!", and consequently that is not to be found in this book. This author studies the known facts and does not change them. I feel that I am in young Antoinette's head. For me, only through empathy with historical characters does history become meaningful. I believe we see here Marie Antoinette's view of what happened around her in the years leading up to her death. I like the clear presentation of the historical facts. Quite simply, I like the sensual writing. You understood why before she had turned to gambling and frivolity. That struggle felt very real to me, and when her husband, the Dauphin, finally did become aroused the author's lines beautifully portray the conception. I really did suffer with her when she couldn't become pregnant, through no fault of her own. Toinette, as she is affectionately called by those close to her, has been maligned by history I appreciated hearing a more balanced view. You follow Marie from her coming to France as a naïve fourteen year old to her death at the guillotine. The historical facts are clearly presented. Show More interesting conversation with the author.
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