An engaging portrait of one of history's bright-colored butterflies." - Atlanta Journal-Constitution "A wealth of period details.even the most cynical reader will wish for a last-minute pardon." - Christian Science Monitor "Intensive historical inquiry enables Naslund to re-create Marie Antoinette's life with empathy and irresistibly piquant detail." - Seattle Times "Naslund mixes historical observation with delight and tension that makes it hard not to turn the page." - San Diego Union-Tribune "Fascinating.A richly detailed look at the doomed queen." - Seattle Post-Intelligencer "With skillful dialogue Naslund re-creates a time and place fresh and fearsome." - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Both a realistic and romantic novel (with) immediately engaging characters.offers a rich, panoramic depiction of an age." - Raleigh News & Observer "Hypnotically intimate.With vivid detail and exquisite narrative technique, Naslund exemplifies the best of historical fiction." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Naslund's writing is rich with minute details that put the reader into the world of Versailles.
Recreates the glories of Versailles and the political malice that wafts through its many doorways." - Daily News "Naslund recreates Marie so sympathetically that we can't help aching for the queen." - Washington Post "The novel is abundant, full of color and detail. 4 stars." - People "Perceptive and literate." - Richmond Times-Dispatch "Opulent. Grade: A" - Entertainment Weekly "Exceptional.A richly detailed portrait of an opulent, turbulent time.
If you read one book about Marie Antoinette, let it be Sena Jeter Naslund's." - USA Today "Enchanting.Opulent and fabulous, as encrusted with detail as one of Marie's shimmering dresses.a complete page turner.
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