The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette
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Book Overview
Imagine that, on the night before she is to die under the blade of the guillotine, Marie Antoinette leaves behind in her prison cell a diary telling the story of her life--from her privileged childhood as Austrian Archduchess to her years as glamorous mistress of Versailles to the heartbreak of imprisonment and humiliation during the French Revolution. Carolly Erickson takes the reader deep into the psyche of France's doomed queen: her love affair...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0312337086
ISBN13:9780312337087
Release Date:September 2005
Publisher:St. Martin's Press
Length:341 Pages
Weight:1.43 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
6 ratings
A book I'll remember forever
Published by Liz , 1 year ago
I read this book when I was 13 or 14. Probably way too young to be reading this kind of book, but nevertheless, this remains a favorite of mine. It has stuck in my head for 15 years!
Very Interesting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Fact or Fiction or half and half, who cares, it was an excellent read. I didn't want to put the book down from the moment I started it. Very amazing story and it was enjoyable. The historic details are interesting and the whole book is very insightful of the way Marie Antoinette lived. I reccomend this book to anyone who is interested in her, and the life she lead.
Fascinating
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This isn't a history book. It's fiction with historical facts thrown in which makes it a great read! You can see Marie Antoinette as a normal human being in this book - very different from how history books and rumors of the past made her out to be. A refreshing perspective!
Relax, it's great entertainment
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
An interesting take on the life of Marie Antionette, served up in the style of a diary. The book was interesting, fun, entertaining and although you know what happens in the end, it still kept my attention. The afterward informs of which characters existed and which ones were made up. If you are looking for a historical novel to keep you engaged, read this book!
I liked the book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book was pleasant ro read, with detailed descriptions, and an interesting real-history scent. The book gives a good view of Marie Antoinette's life, and I do not regret having read it.
Fantastic and exciting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a definite page turner. Completely fun. Some reviewers didn't like the twisting of historic facts. That is silly! It is a fictional piece and pure entertainment. I highly recommend this book...especially if you are like me and really enjoy historic fiction.
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