Young Henry of Navarre

I became fascinated with this era in history after seeing the excellent movie Queen Margot again, and reading Susan Carroll's The Dark Queen and wanted something a bit more substantial. This book, found at a brooklyn stoop sale, did not disappoint... One of the best historical fiction novels I've ever read. Expansive, engaging and intelligent; the book only lacks a deep emotional layer and connection with Henry. Within the beauty of the book, you feel for his plight, you cheer for him, but ultimately Henry remains a figure from history, elusive and somewhat distant. Enigmatic, as perhaps the author intended...