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Reviewed on April 1, 2011
Koen, well regarded for her royal court dramas (e.g., Through a Glass Darkly), narrows her focus to just a few months of the French monarchy in 1661. The strategy is rewarding—this novel is rich with detail and action, while the pacing is improved and the subject clearer. At 22, Louis XIV is a virile force of nature, contemplating his reign following the death...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
