Review: The Devil's Queen: A Novel of Catherine de Medici by Jeanne Kalogridis

The Devil's Queen: A Novel of Catherine de Medici by Jeanne Kalogridis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This dark take on the development Catherine de Medici's dark and dynamic character is both heartbreaking and revolting. In this version of events we see the deterioration of a strong and dynamic soul into a weak and fractured woman whose life has become mastered by that which she attempted to master. Catherine de Medici's dabbling in the occult, as told in this story, allowed her to reach her dreams even as she destroyed them.

Jeanne Kalogridis captured the drama and mystique of life in the upper eschelon of aristocracy in beatiful scenes undercut with cynicism and fear.

If you like historical fiction, rich and dark female characters, or have a particular interest in the Medici's I would recommend this book.

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