![]() Over a century has elapsed since Louise sat for her portrait. The Rainbow Bridge by Aubrey Flegg is an excellent young adult historical fiction set during the French Revolution: ) Plus, I always take any opportunity to recommend my favorite's! I saw that you were going to Paris at the end of January, but thought you may have been inspired to read more when you got home. I particularly liked how he included all of the women who helped shape Paris. If you're interested in a non-fiction book about Paris, Seven Ages of Paris by Alistair Horne is a great resource. If you enjoyed Dickens' novel, A Tale of Two Cities, you'll probably enjoy the Alleyn novel. ![]() ![]() Be forewarned though, the Tannith Lee book is filled with lots of purple prose, but was told from an interesting perspective which I thought made it worth reading. I enjoyed Courtesan by Diane Haeger which is about Henri, Diane de Poitiers, and Catherine de Medici.Ī great book that wonderfully describes the Paris art scene in the early 1800's is Ophelia's Fan by Christine Balint.Ī few about the French Revolution that I enjoyed: A Far Better Rest by Susanne Alleyn, City of Darkness, City of Light by Marge Piercy, and The Gods are Thirsty by Tanith Lee. I think all three books are predominantly set in Paris. ![]() I haven't yet read this series, but I think that Susan Carroll's books, The Dark Queen, The Courtesan, and The Silver Rose, are set in France. ![]()
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