A review by jameshafoster
The Royal Succession by Maurice Druon

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Phillipe’s coup

Switch of the Jean between Marie and Clemence at baby presentation, Marie’s Jean murdered by Countess of Mahaut

Robert of Artois imprisoned, mad one upon release

People of Rheims annoyed at Clovis for being crowned there - cost of paying for succession of coronations
Phillipe’s coronation