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Catherine de Medici is from one of the leading Italian families. She was brought up with the purpouse of governing her territory, and she was determined to do her best. When her father dies, she is a young woman, not old enough to rule on her own. She is sent to live with family, and then the troubl...
3.5 stars. For the most part I enjoyed The Devil's Queen even though the first person narrative was rather limiting. The middle was a little slow and there were things that I thought should have been explained in the Author's note that weren't. Full review here:http://shelfandstuff.blogspot.com/2...
Author Jeanne Kalogridis puts her own spin on the life of the infamous Catherine de Medici in The Devil's Queen. Left orphaned and extremely wealthy, Catherine's early life was marred by revolts among the Florentines against the de Medicis. Once the revolts are over her hopes to rule Florence are fo...
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