| Description |
251 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
The French historical series |
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Lightfoot, Freda, 1942-
French historical series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
The story of Gabrielle d'Estrées is one of love, betrayal, intrigue and tragedy. All she wanted was to marry for love, and enjoy the respectability of a happy marriage. But in France this was almost impossible to achieve. She was sold by her own mother to three different lovers before catching the eye of the king. Henry has a weakness for beautiful women with fair hair and blue eyes, and once he sees Gabrielle, he knows he must have her. She bears him children and promises to marry her, despite still being married to the exiled Queen Margot. Is the love of a king enough to secure Gabrielle the happiness and respectability she craves, and a crown for her son as the next dauphin of France?--From book jacket. |
| Subject |
Estrées, Gabrielle d', 1573?-1599 -- Fiction.
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Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1610 -- Fiction.
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Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615 -- Fiction.
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France -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction.
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France -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610 -- Fiction.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical fiction.
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| ISBN |
9780727869500 hardback $28.95 |
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0727869507 hardback |
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9781847512826 trade pbk. |
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1847512828 trade pbk. |
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