Madame Serpent
Madame Serpent by Jean Plaidy, published by Arrow Books in 2006, presents a historical narrative centered on the life of Catherine de’ Medici. At just fourteen, Catherine arrives in Marseilles to marry Henry of Orleans, the second son of the King of France, leaving behind her true love in Italy. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the opulent yet morally questionable court of sixteenth-century Europe, where Catherine grapples with her new role as an unwanted wife amid lavish celebrations.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Catherine’s emotional turmoil as she navigates her marriage to Henry, who is infatuated with Diane de Poitiers. The narrative delves into Catherine’s growing ambition and her transformation into a figure of intrigue and complexity, ultimately leading her to become a pivotal player in the quest for power within the French court. This edition offers a rich portrayal of ambition and betrayal, reflecting the intricate dynamics of royal life during a tumultuous period in history.
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Sullen-eyed and broken-hearted, fourteen-year-old Catherine de’ Medici arrives in Marseilles to marry Henry of Orleans, second son of the King of France. On the promise of a dowry fit for a king, Catherine has left her true love in Italy, forced into trading her future for a stake in the French crown.Amid the glittering fêtes and banquets of the most immoral court in sixteenth-century Europe, the reluctant bride becomes a passionate but unwanted wife. Humiliated and unloved, Catherine spies on Henry and his lover, the infamous Diane de Poitiers. And, tortured by what she sees, Catherine becomes dangerously occupied by a ruthless ambition destined to make her the most despised woman in the dream that one day the French crown will be worn be a Medici heir…
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