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I included this book in last week's 'Weekly Wishlist' post and the cover showed up this evening on Amazon. The Reluctant Queen by Freda Lightfoot. UK release September 1, 2010; US release January 1, 2011.
A brand-new historical novel from a well-loved storyteller - Sixteenth-century France. Gabrielle d’Esrées’ 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?
I really want to read this one though I'm not a huge fan of the cover.
Another good fine Daphne!
June 15, 2010 6:07 AM
Daphne, you are killing me and my pocketbook with all your great finds. I love the story of Gabrielle D'Estree. Have you ever seen the painting of her and her sister? I think it's the tweaking of the nipple one.
June 15, 2010 10:09 AM
Amy - The cover for this one and her book released earlier this year (The HOstage Queen) aren't that great, but they aren't the worst I've seen either!!
Elizabeth - Sorry! I'm not really that familiar with GAbrielle's story so I"m looking forward to finding out more about her. I'm familiar with the painting you are talking about though. Every time I see it I think, "man, that would hurt!"
June 15, 2010 6:11 PM
I really want to read this and I don't know pretty much anything about Gabrielle. Sounds interesting!
June 16, 2010 3:31 AM