Tämä sivusto käyttää evästeitä palvelujen toimittamiseen, toiminnan parantamiseen, analytiikkaan ja (jos et ole kirjautunut sisään) mainostamiseen. Käyttämällä LibraryThingiä ilmaiset, että olet lukenut ja ymmärtänyt käyttöehdot ja yksityisyydensuojakäytännöt. Sivujen ja palveluiden käytön tulee olla näiden ehtojen ja käytäntöjen mukaista.
Amid the disapproving gossip of the Court, a royal romance defies all obstacles. The Court of François I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon temps--a different world from the quiet country life Diane de Poitiers led with her elderly husband. Now a widow, the elegant Diane is called back to Court, where the King's obvious interest marks her as an enemy to the King's favourite, Anne d'Heilly. The Court is soon electrified by rumors of their confrontations. As Anne calls on her most venomous tricks to drive Diane away, Diane finds an ally in the one member of Court with no allegiance to the King's mistress: his teenage second son, Henri. Neglected by his father and disliked by his brothers, Prince Henri expects little from his life. But as his friendship with Diane deepens into infatuation and then a romance that scandalizes the Court, the Prince begins to discover hope for a future with Diane. But fate and his father have other plans for Henri--including a political marriage with Catherine de Medici. Despite daunting obstacles, Henri's devotion to Diane never wanes; their passion becomes one of the most legendary romances in the history of France. Also available as an eBook… (lisätietoja)
I really liked this book even though the main character, Diane de Poitiers, is quite the Mary Sue. She is just sooo saintly and wonderful and doesn't do anything wrong at all. You can pretty much predict just what she's going to do at any given situation. I still like her, though. Ignoring that, I really loved the portrayal of life at court. I liked all the other characters besides Diane and I wasn't bothered by the way the author tweaked some of the history around to fit the story (and I can really be outraged by that sometimes. ( )
This historical fiction book was "pretty good." I agree with previous posters that the grammar was questionable at times, which irks me. Catherine's character was interesting, however, and led me to keep reading. ( )
I love Diane Haeger. Her books blend just enough history with romance. I enjoyed getting to know Diane, though I think the author idealized her a bit. Henri did get annoying at times with his "obsession." Anne d'Heilly was entertaining with her schemes against Diane, and I was sad to see her go. Like other reviewers, I too had the same minor problems with the novel. Aside from the numerous grammatical errors (which I can easily overlook), there were historical errors as well. I don't believe that Diane would let her own child be raised right under her nose without acknowledging the child. Also, would Diane really start sleeping with a boy who is her own children's age? I think the author was a bit indulgent with Diane. She was portrayed as a sweet, loving, gentle, unselfish woman in a debauched court. Probably not very accurate, but a great read nonetheless. ( )
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
A Court without ladies is a garden without flowers--King Francois I
Omistuskirjoitus
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
To my mother, Meg and to my husband, Ken for their unwavering love and support. And for believing from the first that this was a story I was meant to tell.
Ensimmäiset sanat
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
In dawn's semidarkness, she stood ankle deep and motionless at the river's edge, her tall silhouette blending with the bare white elms which braided through the cloudless winter sky over Beaumont-sur-Sarthe.
Sitaatit
Viimeiset sanat
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
As she stepped into the silver glow of the quarter moon, she caught herself smiling.
Amid the disapproving gossip of the Court, a royal romance defies all obstacles. The Court of François I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon temps--a different world from the quiet country life Diane de Poitiers led with her elderly husband. Now a widow, the elegant Diane is called back to Court, where the King's obvious interest marks her as an enemy to the King's favourite, Anne d'Heilly. The Court is soon electrified by rumors of their confrontations. As Anne calls on her most venomous tricks to drive Diane away, Diane finds an ally in the one member of Court with no allegiance to the King's mistress: his teenage second son, Henri. Neglected by his father and disliked by his brothers, Prince Henri expects little from his life. But as his friendship with Diane deepens into infatuation and then a romance that scandalizes the Court, the Prince begins to discover hope for a future with Diane. But fate and his father have other plans for Henri--including a political marriage with Catherine de Medici. Despite daunting obstacles, Henri's devotion to Diane never wanes; their passion becomes one of the most legendary romances in the history of France. Also available as an eBook
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Historical fiction I have been reading in the recent times are centered on mystery/crime. Courtesan is different - it is an epic saga of love.
Great job, Diane Haeger! (