Set in France during Catherine de Medici's regency and culminating in the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre, this is an exciting historical novel with a strong heroine. Melisande finds herself caught up in the intrigues of the court; a prophecy by Nostradamus seems to involve her in saving the king. But prophecies are tricky things and deception - whether self-deception or the cunning of others - is a central theme. A very enjoyable teen novel.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 47 September 2008 ) |
