The Confessions of Catherine de Medici by C W Gortner

The Confessions of Catherine de Medici by C W Gortner

From C. W. Gortner, acclaimed author of The Last Queen, comes an ambitious and gripping new novel about the dramatic, tragic, and misunderstood life of one of history's most powerful and influential women: Catherine de Medici. To some, she was the ruthless queen who led France into an era of savage violence. To others, she was the passionate savior of the French monarchy. In this brilliantly imagined novel, acclaimed author C. W. Gortner brings Catherine to life in her own voice, allowing us to enter the intimate world of a woman whose determination to protect her family's throne and realm plunged her into a lethal struggle for power. From the fairy-tale chateaux of the Loire Valley to the battlefields of the wars of religion to the mob-filled streets of Paris, The Confessions of Catherine de Medici is the extraordinary untold journey of one of the most maligned and misunderstood women ever to be queen.

Gortner has an MA in writing from New College of California, with a focus on historical studies, and has taught university courses on Renaissance women of power. Mademoiselle Chanel, The Queen's Vow, The Confessions of Catherine de Medici, and The Last Queen are among his many works of international recognition. Gortner splits his time between Antigua, Guatemala, and Northern California. Visit his website to learn more about his work and to schedule a book group conversation with him.

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ISBN 13	9780345501875
ISBN 10	034550187X
Title	The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
Author	C W Gortner
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2011-05-24
Number of pages	432
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