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" A little slow to get into but then it really picked up and I liked it! "
- Ashley, 2/19/2014
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" I loved this book. As someone who adores Tudor historical fiction, this book ranked right up there with The Other Boleyn Girl. "
- Jami, 2/12/2014
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" I loved this book! The ending left me a little bummed as you don't really know what happened or why but I guess that is because we don't know why in history either. But it was a real page turner if you like historical fiction. "
- Carrie, 1/21/2014
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" Did not enjoy this one -- have loved all of Koen's other books. Read to pg. 100 -- felt like this one was very repetitive and just rambling along -- no interest in continuing. "
- Beth, 12/31/2013
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" An interesting insight into 4 months at the beginning of Louis XIV's reign with all the palace intrigue. Makes me want to know a little more about what happened next so I will be looking for another book on the life of Louis. "
- Lisa, 12/21/2013
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" I love historical fiction! I don't know much about French history but I really enjoyed this book. This was about Louis the XIV early life. It did just end so I am assuming that another book is coming about Louis XIV later life. "
- Courtnie, 11/28/2013
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" Quietly enjoyable historical novel set in the early days of Louis XIV's court. The first 250 pages or so were spent setting up the chess pieces, then things take off and start to get more exciting. Rather disappointed in the ending--it stops short. "
- Siobhan, 11/27/2013
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" I have always been a devotee of English historical fiction and non-fiction, but after reading this novel, I now feel compelled to read more about French history and Louis XIV's reign in particular. "
- C, 11/24/2013
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" I just could not get into this novel, no matter how hard I tried. "
- Deanna, 11/21/2013
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" Fabulous... Would love to see this author continue this story from where she leaves it. *sigh* "
- Michelle, 11/20/2013
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" i forgot i read one of her books before and found it one of the most difficult, boring, and dry books to read. i appreciate her concern for historical detail, and trying to capture the essence of the period, but i really trudged through this one. now i am way behind on my reading goal :( "
- Milli, 11/12/2013
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" I really enjoyed this story of 4 months in the reign of Louis XIV when he was 22 years old. It shines a light on life in the court and the game of influence peddling and corruption. Similar to the Wolf Hall plot but in France with sex. "
- Linda, 7/31/2013
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" The best kind of historical fiction- draws you in and keeps you reading right up until the last page. Fascinating look at the early days of Louis XIV's reign. Loved this and ready for the next installment. "
- Catherine, 6/30/2013
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" Absolutely loved this book! I've been looking hard after reading 2 books around the French Revolution for more historical novels about France. I have just bought two more books by this author and look forward to reading them! "
- Ashley, 5/15/2013
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" I enjoyed Koen's book but not to the degree of other books by her. I did find it informative historically and recommend it in that respect. "
- Jamea, 7/29/2012
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" It was enjoyable to read, and I thought Louis was fascinating as a character. His transformation into a serious leader, and the changes that entailed in him was my favorite part. "
- Sarah, 5/28/2012
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