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by Diane Haeger (Author)
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“Riveting . . . I guarantee you’ll stay awake nights not being able to put this book down.” —Affaire de Coeur

“Spectacular . . . The story of a remarkable woman and her clash with society . . . Lush in characterization and rich in historical detail.” —Romantic Times


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Amid the disapproving gossip of the Court, a royal romance defies all obstacles.

The Court of François I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon temps—a different world from the quiet country life Diane de Poitiers led with her elderly husband. Now a widow, the elegant Diane is called back to Court, where the King’s obvious interest marks her as an enemy to the King’s favourite, Anne d’Heilly. The Court is soon electrified by rumors of their confrontations. As Anne calls on her most venomous tricks to drive Diane away, Diane finds an ally in the one member of Court with no allegiance to the King’s mistress: his teenage second son, Henri.

Neglected by his father and disliked by his brothers, Prince Henri expects little from his life. But as his friendship with Diane deepens into infatuation and then a romance that scandalizes the Court, the Prince begins to discover hope for a future with Diane. But fate and his father have other plans for Henri—including a political marriage with Catherine de Medici. Despite daunting obstacles, Henri’s devotion to Diane never wanes; their passion becomes one of the most legendary romances in the history of France.



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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read., Sep 1 2009
I really enjoyed this book, the fact that it was historical made it more interesting to read!
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3.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating bit of history bogged down by too much *romance*, Jun 28 2009
By Misfit (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Which is really a shame, because I found this bit of history fascinating and I'm now scrambling to find what will hopefully be more satisfying reads on the period. Haeger's novel is about the relationship between the future Henri II of France and Diane de Poitiers that began shortly after his return as a troubled young teen from imprisonment in Spain. Despite the twenty some year differences in their ages, Henri is enthralled with the widowed Diane and notwithstanding the anger of his father Francois and his marriage to Catherine de Medici the relationship remains strong throughout the rest of their lives and once Henri becomes King, Diane becomes a powerful woman.

That's pretty much the basic outline, most of what follows is known history and recapped enough in the other reviews I'm not going to rehash it again. It's a story begging to be told with all the things I love to find in a piece of historical fiction - a woman who is able to hold onto a King's love despite treachery, betrayal, passion, intrigues and schemes - what's not to love? Unfortunately the author let herself get mired in the romance and was never able to get herself out of it. All we hear is Diane's perfection in all things, her great beauty (if I heard about her alabaster skin one more time.....), Henri's unwavering adoration (it does get nauseating after a while), and gag me (!) those first love scenes at Chenonceau.

So, if you want to read a historical romance about a younger man and an older woman and don't mind a sloooooow paced start this might be the book for you. For me, this was a teaser that was ultimately unsatisfying and has left me hungry for something more on the topic. Until C.W. Gortner's book comes out next year I'm hoping The Devil's Queen: A Novel of Catherine de Medici will do the trick. 3/5 stars.
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