Madame Royale eBook Elena Maria Vidal
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MADAME ROYALE is the epic saga of Marie-Antoinette's daughter, Marie-Thérèse. The period which follows the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, called by historians "the Bourbon restoration" (1814-1830), was outwardly one of rest and peace for France. Yet beneath the surface, the forces of revolution were engaged in a ruthless duel for power with those of the reaction. At the center of the drama one woman, consumed by a quest for love and restoration, must struggle to survive amid deception and betrayal. A tale of murder, mystery and secret romance, the novel searches the conflicted heart of the orphaned princess who from childhood had been called "Madame Royale."
Madame Royale eBook Elena Maria Vidal
Some years ago, I praised the novel 'Trianon' as a great piece of historical fiction that gives a posthumous justice to Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. Now, after reading 'Madame Royale', I have to say that the sequel is even better.It's dealing with a not so well-known and well-documented time of French history, so it was full of surprises and unexpected twists. The search for little Charles is written like the best of criminal novels, even if we know from history that Louis XVII never could be found and restored to the throne. All the historical characters seem to be living, breathing and acting in front of us once again. They are all complex with as many faults as virtues. Therese is dignified but often too rigid. Angouleme is good-hearted but an embarrassing companion. Louis XVIII is a brilliant politician but (and?) a cold chessmaster who sacrifices even living humans in order to obtain and keep political power. I loved to read about the fate of all these figures, even about those whom I actually disliked.
My favourite character was Caroline. I never realized how similar she was to her poor great-aunt Antoinette, and how she fought for the throne of her little son. (Caroline was, however, much luckier for surviving everything.) It was funny to read that Antoinette's daughter warns and despises the "second Antoinette", Caroline, for making the same mistakes her mum had done. Therese knew where it all might lead, whereas the much younger Caroline didn't. I also liked the brief appearance of another woman whom I like while she is unjustly shown as a negative figure: Archduchess Sophie. The scene where the middle-aged Archduchess visits old Therese is a great way to show the changing times and to take a glimpse in the "future" after Therese's death.
In short, 'Madame Royale' is a very-very precious example for greatly researched and well-written historical fiction. I recommend it to everyone who is interested in the always unsteady and exciting history of France in the beginning of the "long" 19th century and in the fate of an extraordinary woman.
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Madame Royale eBook Elena Maria Vidal Reviews
The subject is of particular interest to me. However, this is the worst written book I have ever read. It has one good feature, it is consistently bad. It is loaded with cliches, so much so it seems to be written for dumb blondes who normally don't read. Susan Nagel's 'Marie Therese - Child of Terror' and Alice Desmond's 'Marie Antoinette's Daughter' are works of genius by comparison. I recommend the former, it is factual and not a novel. While the spelling is not bad at all, the editor obviously missed Editing 101; the most ordinary of editing errors are made all the time. While the facts of Marie Therese's life are not exaggerated, the book follows Nagel's very closely even in minor details. Stylistically it is very hard to read, I did so, but only to see if new facts emerged, they did not.
Madame Royale surpasses Trianon (which I really enjoyed). I am really looking forward to read all the books of Mrs.Vidal.
Elegantly written, this is the first book to show the devout and Catholic nature of the Royal family. Richly detailed, I could not put it down. A fine read for anyone not just fans of history.
Like Trianon, the author creates a fictional novel to tell the story of highly researched biographical information. This is a unique way to teach a history lesson, and she did a marvelous job. Her love for the subject shows and I hope her love spreads to others. Marvelous, absolutely marvelous!
Marie-Therese, Duchess d'Angouleme was the only survivor of the French Royal Family who were massacred in the French revolution. This is the only historical novel I have come across which deals with her life. She was a highly religious lady who lived through two restorations of the Bourbon dynasty and was exiled from her beloved France more than once in her lifetime. The circumstances of her family's deaths and her faith were the defining characteristics of her life and dictated many of her actions during her long exiles. I enjoyed this novel, and it's a good follow-up to Trianon by the same author.
Elena Maria Vidale writes the wonderful sequel to "Tea at Trianon." The author has that rare gift to write a book you cannot put down. Princesss Marie Therese was the only daughter of the murdered King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. Her life was more lows than highs and yet throughout her life the faith of her ancestors kept her grounded. Thank you Elena Maria for a wonderful heart stirring book. When Abbe Edgeworth was on his death bed, Marie Therese was at his side to never forget how the priest was with her father, King Louis XVI on his way to the guillotine.
TRIANON is the simply best book I have ever read about Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI. This book offers insights into the Royal Couple I had never heard before, and the writing made me feel that I was there. Having visited Versailles and Paris before, I could easily visualize the settings the author described. I had always before imagined the royal couple to be far more frivolous, but this book shows them to have been far more spiritual amd God-fearing than I had ever imagined. The book also, for me, quelled the controversial rumors of the Queen's involvement with Count Ferson of Sweden. Were they lovers? I now think not. I appreciate very much the research Elena Maria Vidal has done into the lives of Louis and Marie, and her skill in bringing them to life again in the pages of TRIANON. When I return to France again this summer, I will be going with a fresh eye, on my visit to Versailles, especially. TRIANON is a triumph! Highly recommended!
Some years ago, I praised the novel 'Trianon' as a great piece of historical fiction that gives a posthumous justice to Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. Now, after reading 'Madame Royale', I have to say that the sequel is even better.
It's dealing with a not so well-known and well-documented time of French history, so it was full of surprises and unexpected twists. The search for little Charles is written like the best of criminal novels, even if we know from history that Louis XVII never could be found and restored to the throne. All the historical characters seem to be living, breathing and acting in front of us once again. They are all complex with as many faults as virtues. Therese is dignified but often too rigid. Angouleme is good-hearted but an embarrassing companion. Louis XVIII is a brilliant politician but (and?) a cold chessmaster who sacrifices even living humans in order to obtain and keep political power. I loved to read about the fate of all these figures, even about those whom I actually disliked.
My favourite character was Caroline. I never realized how similar she was to her poor great-aunt Antoinette, and how she fought for the throne of her little son. (Caroline was, however, much luckier for surviving everything.) It was funny to read that Antoinette's daughter warns and despises the "second Antoinette", Caroline, for making the same mistakes her mum had done. Therese knew where it all might lead, whereas the much younger Caroline didn't. I also liked the brief appearance of another woman whom I like while she is unjustly shown as a negative figure Archduchess Sophie. The scene where the middle-aged Archduchess visits old Therese is a great way to show the changing times and to take a glimpse in the "future" after Therese's death.
In short, 'Madame Royale' is a very-very precious example for greatly researched and well-written historical fiction. I recommend it to everyone who is interested in the always unsteady and exciting history of France in the beginning of the "long" 19th century and in the fate of an extraordinary woman.
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