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247 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780297645504
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Weidenfeld Nicolson
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
Detailed and dramatic novel narrated by Agathe-Sidonie Laborde, companion and lectrice to Marie-Antoinette. On the day of her sixty-fifth birthday in Vienna 1810, Agathe looks back on the most tumultuous days of her life.The action begins on 14 Ju...
Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Classism, ViolenceMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Racism
247 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780297645504
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Weidenfeld Nicolson
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
Detailed and dramatic novel narrated by Agathe-Sidonie Laborde, companion and lectrice to Marie-Antoinette. On the day of her sixty-fifth birthday in Vienna 1810, Agathe looks back on the most tumultuous days of her life.The action begins on 14 Ju...
Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Classism, ViolenceMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Racism