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Presented in diary format, this book follows the early years of Marie Antoinette—known then as Antonia—as she prepares for her forthcoming marriage and journey to France. Through intimate entries, readers gain insight into her emotions, aspirations, and the anticipation that shaped her youth. The narrative gives a close‑look at the life of a royal heir before the events that would later define her reign.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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