Madame Serpent
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Sullen-eyed and broken-hearted, fourteen-year-old Catherine de' Medici arrives in Marseilles to marry Henry of Orleans, second son of the King of France.
Catherine de Medici Series
This historical series chronicles the dramatic life of Catherine de' Medici, a young woman thrust into the heart of French royal politics through marriage. Witness her journey from an orphaned bride to one of the most powerful and influential figures of the Renaissance. The narrative delves into the complex web of courtly intrigue, religious conflict, and personal ambition that defined her reign and shaped the destiny of France.
Recommended Reading Order
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The Italian Woman
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
When Catherine de' Medici was forced to marry Henry of Orleans, her's was not the only heart broken. And so both Catherine and Jeanne's lives are set on unwanted paths, destined to cross in affairs of state, love and faith, driving them to become deadly political rivals.
- 3
Queen Jezebel
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Tensions are running high between the Catholic Parisians and the visiting Huguenots. Margot's marriage to Henry has not brought about the peace that the sickly King Francis so longed for and, fearing that she is losing control over Francis, Catherine sets about persuading him of a Huguenot plot against his life. Originally published: London: Hale.
