Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive.

This recaptures the colour and the lusty dishonesty of the French and English courts of the 16th century. Plaidy addicts will love it

These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history, their heroines are smart, strong and in control of their destinies and their stories will remain with you for ever...They are a celebration of women's spirit throughout history.

Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting

Outstanding

Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity

Entering this enormous novel is like buying a ticket for the ghost train and plunging into a world of metaphysical illusion, where you must forget earlier notions about life and letters and even the Novel