It is told from margots perspective from the time she is a young girl through the days after her marriage when she is nineteen to her cousin, henri, the king of. Margots story is one of her tempestuous relationship with catherineof her need to be loved and accepted by, yet also free from the stranglehold of, her mother. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Beautiful young princess margot is summoned to the. It is the winter of 1564 and the beautiful young princess is summoned to her mothers household, where her true education begins in earnest.
Centering on princess marguerite and the religious conflicts that dominated her country as she came of age, the premise in the hands of a lesser author could well have slid into either soap opera territory or a more dull documentary. Sophie perinot books list of books by author sophie perinot. So little is written about marguerite from her own point of view. Interview with sophie perinot, author of medicis daughter. Medicis daughter sophie perinot 9781250072092 netgalley. Sophie perinot s medicis daughter is the latest comingofage story centered on a young royal. Beautiful young princess margot is summoned to the court of france, where nothing is what it seems and a wrong word can lead. With a ba in history and a passion for reading, writing historical fiction seemed a natural second career. It is told from margots perspective from the time she is a young girl through the days after her marriage when she is nineteen to her cousin, henri, the king of navarre.
Medicis daughter by sophie perinot fantastic fiction. Margaret of valois also has a major role in the meyerbeer opera les huguenots. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Though margots heart belongs to guise, her hand will be offered to henri of navarre, a huguenot leader and a notorious heretic looking to seal a tenuous truce. It focuses on the religious wars between the catholics and huguenots in the late 16th century, and, more personally, margots amorous adventures and marriage prospects. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It is the winter of 1564 and the beautiful young princess is summoned to her mothers household, where her true education. Sophie perinot is the author of the sister queens and one of six. A former attorney, perinot is now a fulltime writer. Interview with sophie perinot, author of medicis daughter oh, for. I am hoping there will be a sequel because i know margots life after the massacre was also very eventful and i think perinot could tell it well. Opening in 1564, medicis daughter recounts the early life of marguerite of valois, the last surviving member of the french house of valois. Medicis daughter by sophie perinot book cover, description, publication history.
Sophie perinot, author of the sister queens, has a new book available for preorder. Dec 08, 2015 at this point, marguerites life is far from over, but the decision to conclude the novel here makes for an extremely satisfying character arc. Centering on princess marguerite and the religious conflicts that dominated her country as she came of age, the premise in the hands of a lesser author could well have slid into either soap opera territory or a more dull documentary narration of the machinations of. Writer of historical fiction inc the sister queens isbn. Not because she failed to represent history correctly. At this point, marguerite s life is far from over, but the decision to conclude the novel here makes for an extremely satisfying character arc.
Martins press, sophie perinot rises to the challenge, offering a glimpse into the spectacular, turbulent years of the waning valois dynasty. In medicis daughter, sophie perinot tells the riveting story of a 16th century french princess caught in the throes of royal intrigue and religious war. By now you know that historical fiction is my favorite genre of book. Dec 08, 2015 perinot s next novel, medicis daughter, 2015 thomas dunnest. Sophie perinot is the author of the sister queens and one of six contributing authors of a day of fire. Sophie perinot historical fiction author the sister queens. Sophie perinots 2015 novel medicis daughter isbn 9781250072092 covers margarets adolescence and the early days of her marriage. Medicis daughter by sophie perinot is available for preorder. The last quarter of the book in particular was the highlight, as margot developed a more worldly perspective in the face of the st. Today on the blog i am spotlighting sophie perinot s latest release, medicis daughter.
An active member of the historical novel society, sophie has attended all the groups north american conferences, and served as a speaker on multiple panels. Medicis daughter book calgary public library bibliocommons. Oct 12, 2015 the last quarter of the book in particular was the highlight, as margot developed a more worldly perspective in the face of the st. The novels namesake, unmarried princess marguerite of valois, comes of age as the catholic monarchys uneasy toleration of the reformed religion dissolves and war breaks. It is the winter of 1564 and the beautiful young princess is summoned to her mothers household, where her true education begins. This sweeping, compelling novel is a medieval, doubledecker lifestyles of the rich, famous and fascinating. Sophie perinot has clearly dedicated much of her time to research for the historical fiction novel medicis daughter. Bartholomews day massacre and finally came into her own.
Perinot the sister queens, 2012 takes on the life of marguerite, affectionately known as margot, a woman maligned by history yet ripe for the romance of historical fiction. I loved sophie perinot s debut novel, the sister queens, and i have been anxiously awaiting the release of her second book. Medicis daughter travels forward threehundred years from perinot s last novel to the intrigueriven french court of charles ix, spinning the tale of beautiful princess marguerite who walks the knifes edge between the demands of her. I just finished the historical novel medicis daughter by sophie perinot. Imagine the top desk drawer of a selfavowed history geek and novelist only in video form. Dec 01, 2015 in medicis daughter, sophie perinot paints a vivid portrait of power struggles, personal and political, in renaissance france. Medicis daughter is historical fiction at its finest, weaving a unique comingofage. Here, sophie sheds some light on the writing of the book and the history it portrays. It was her debut piece, but it was captivating and i made a mental note to keep an eye out for her next release. Beautiful young princess margot is summoned to the court of france, where nothing is what it seems and a wrong word can lead to ruin. Her book, medicis daughter, set in the 16th century french court and. Medicis daughter is historical fiction at its finest, weaving a unique comingofage story and a forbidden love with one of the most dramatic and violent events in french history. That meant getting in queen catherines head and trying to understand her psyche. I really enjoyed every minute i spent reading this book.
Martin is set threehundred years laterat intrigueriven 16th century french valois court. Perinot s next novel, medicis daughter, 2015 thomas dunnest. I fell for sophie perinot s work in 2012 when i read the sister queens. In medicis daughter, sophie perinot paints a vivid portrait of power struggles, personal and political, in renaissance france. Medicis daughter by sophie perinot 2015, hardcover for sale.
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