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Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette
 

Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette

by Sena Jeter Naslund

Marie Antoinette was a child of fourteen when her mother, the Empress of Austria, arranged for her to leave her family and her country to become the wife of the fifteen-year-old Dauphin, the future King of France. Coming of age in the most public of arenas—eager to be a good wife and strong queen—she warmly embraces her adopted nation and its citizens. She shows her new husband nothing... (read more)

Top tags: historical fiction,  france,  marie antoinette,  fiction,  royalty (all tags)

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Karina W
  • Rated 4 stars

“I really liked this book. I really liked Marie Antoinette, too. Most of what I 'knew' about her was apparently incorrect, and this book sets the record straight. The author did plenty of research, and her take on Marie Antoinette's life makes a lot of sense.

I also liked this book because it helped me see the connection between the events of the American revolution and those of the French. I understand the French revolution and Bastille Day better now.”

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1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
teresacooks
  • Rated 1 stars

“Well, if you were hoping this book would live up to the expectations set by Ahab's Wife, just put it down. If, however you were dying to know every single thought that ever went on in Marie Antoinette's head, and every detail of her days, this is the book for you. Not for me though, Sometimes When I was a teenager I used to think my life was boring, nice to know it can be excruciatingly boring if you're Marie Antoinette too.”

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  • Rated 3.698565 stars
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  • Rated 3.9 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Stacers1973 C

    stacers1973 c said:

    “This book is excellent! I thought it might be a bit of a bore, but the writing is really great. I am loving the author's style of getting the information to me using 'Toinette's personality and words. The movie left me wanting so much more, and this book really fills in all the blanks! I will be reading more by this author. The last fifth is getting a bit tedious with all the political jargon. I am still really enjoying floating along, feeling like I am in 'Toinette's head - which, considering the ending, is probably not that great of an idea. ”

    posted Sunday, January 20 2008
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