Reviews
"The notorious Catherine de Medici emerges as a flesh-and-blood woman in this masterful recounting of her life. C.W. Gortner has an uncanny ability to delve into the intense humanness of his characters." -Margaret George, author ofThe Autobiography of Henry VIII "Powerful and determined, Catherine de Medici strides across the treacherous glamour of 16th century France in this breathtaking novel . . . With an exquisite eye for detail and deep sensitivity, Gortner evokes a woman of immense personality and resolve, who never gave up on her children or country. You will not be able to put this book down!" -Michelle Moran, author ofNefertiti "The Confessions of Catherine de Mediciis a dramatic, epic novel of an all-too-human woman whose strength and passion propelled her into the center of grand events. Meticulously-researched, this engrossing novel offers a fresh portrait of a queen who has too often been portrayed as a villain. Bravo Mr. Gortner! " -Sandra Gulland, author ofThe Josephine B TrilogyandMistress of the Sun "An intriguing and provocative book about one of history's most controversial queens and the turbulent world of 16th century France."-Sharon Penman, author ofThe Devil's Brood "Thrilling and original . . . a dramatic portrait of a brilliant queen and a realm divided by dissension." -Stephanie Cowell, author ofClaude and CamilleandMozartrs"s Sister, "The notorious Catherine de Medici emerges as a flesh-and-blood woman in this masterful recounting of her life. C.W. Gortner has an uncanny ability to delve into the intense humanness of his characters." -Margaret George, author of The Autobiography of Henry VIII "Powerful and determined, Catherine de Medici strides across the treacherous glamour of 16th century France in this breathtaking novel . . . With an exquisite eye for detail and deep sensitivity, Gortner evokes a woman of immense personality and resolve, who never gave up on her children or country. You will not be able to put this book down!" -Michelle Moran, author of Nefertiti " The Confessions of Catherine de Medici is a dramatic, epic novel of an all-too-human woman whose strength and passion propelled her into the center of grand events. Meticulously-researched, this engrossing novel offers a fresh portrait of a queen who has too often been portrayed as a villain. Bravo Mr. Gortner! " -Sandra Gulland, author of The Josephine B Trilogy and Mistress of the Sun "An intriguing and provocative book about one of history's most controversial queens and the turbulent world of 16th century France."-Sharon Penman, author of The Devil's Brood "Thrilling and original . . . a dramatic portrait of a brilliant queen and a realm divided by dissension." -Stephanie Cowell, author of Claude and Camille and Mozart’s Sister From the Hardcover edition., "The notorious Catherine de Medici emerges as a flesh-and-blood woman in this masterful recounting of her life. C.W. Gortner has an uncanny ability to delve into the intense humanness of his characters." -Margaret George, author of The Autobiography of Henry VIII "Powerful and determined, Catherine de Medici strides across the treacherous glamour of 16th century France in this breathtaking novel . . . With an exquisite eye for detail and deep sensitivity, Gortner evokes a woman of immense personality and resolve, who never gave up on her children or country. You will not be able to put this book down!" -Michelle Moran, author of Nefertiti " The Confessions of Catherine de Medici is a dramatic, epic novel of an all-too-human woman whose strength and passion propelled her into the center of grand events. Meticulously-researched, this engrossing novel offers a fresh portrait of a queen who has too often been portrayed as a villain. Bravo Mr. Gortner! " -Sandra Gulland, author of The Josephine B Trilogy and Mistress of the Sun "An intriguing and provocative book about one of history's most controversial queens and the turbulent world of 16th century France."-Sharon Penman, author of The Devil's Brood "Thrilling and original . . . a dramatic portrait of a brilliant queen and a realm divided by dissension." -Stephanie Cowell, author of Claude and Camille and Mozart's Sister
