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Set in the turbulent 1600s, the novel follows Anne of Austria—Queen of France and sister to the King of Spain—as she navigates a strained marriage to Louis XIII, an emperor whose affection lies elsewhere. Anne’s alliance with Marie de Medici and Gaston d’Orléans pits her against her husband and Richelieu, the powerful cardinal who wields real authority behind the throne. Anthony portrays Richelieu as a shrewd statesman, torn between political ambition and a clandestine longing for Anne, who resists his advances. Amid tightening power struggles, the narrative reaches a climax where both Anne and Richelieu face life‑or‑death stakes, reflecting the precarious balance of love, loyalty, and authority in one of France’s most contentious eras.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Evelyn Anthony
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