A review by pocketvolcano
The Rival Queens: Catherine De' Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom by Nancy Goldstone

5.0

I adored this book. Nancy Goldstone has a wonderful way of bringing people and situations to life and makes the text lively and humorous at times. She gave me a new perspective on Catherine de' Medici (she was not quite the Machiavellian ruler others have made her out to be) and brought to life the story of Marguerite de Valois, a strong woman and early feminist. I would recommend this to anyone interested in French history, female monarchs or the wars between the Catholics and Huguenots. Excellent work!