Will Giselle risk the guillotine herself to save the life of her beloved queen? And can she do so without betraying the man she loves?īased on true events, this is an absolutely gripping historical novel of loyalty, betrayal, power and passion. Marie Antoinette appeals to her to help them escape France and Giselle faces a heart-wrenching choice. Returning to the palace, Giselle is shocked to find the very lives of the royal family now at stake. But Léon does not share her admiration for the royals, siding with those who believe they should no longer be in power. When handsome Léon comes to her aid, she falls in love with this kind, clever young man. On a visit home to her family in Paris, Giselle experiences the troubles first-hand, getting caught up in a dangerous riot. As whispers spread through the court about the violent protests sweeping across the country and the growing threat to the royal family, Giselle sees the cracks in Marie Antoinette’s perfect image. Within the glittering, mirrored walls of the palace, Giselle ensures the queen shines brighter than anyone, with not a single feather or ruffle out of place, no matter how she might feel inside.īeing so close to the queen, Giselle is there for her most private and unguarded moments. Giselle always dreamed of making beautiful dresses, but never thought she would be chosen to attend to the elegant, but troubled, queen of France, Marie Antoinette. One woman must choose between loyalty to her queen and the man she loves… Wow… a heart-wrenching and page-turning book.
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