The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette - Softcover

Carolly Erickson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0732283604 ISBN 13: 9780732283605

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2006

Synopsis

Awaiting her execution, Marie Antoinette writes the story of her life from her prison cell, in a diary that describes her privileged childhood as an Austrian archduchess, years as the glamorous mistress of Versailles, love affair with a handsome Swedish diplomat, flight from France, and imprisonment during the French Revolution.

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Review:

"* 'Carolly Erickson is one of the most accomplished and successful historical biographers writing in English' Times Literary Supplement. * 'I read The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette in two days, and when I finished it, I reread the final pages, as hungry for more as a child scraping the last crumbs of chocolate cake off her plate with her fingers.' - The New York Times Book Review. 'Writers of historical fiction must tread a fine line between loving one's protagonists while telling the truth about them. arolly Erickson has executed this balancing act with the same scorching wit and great-heartedness that has always illuminated her biographies.' - Robin Maxwell, author of The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn."

About the Author:

Carolly Erickson holds a Ph.D. in medieval history from Colombia University and was a college professor before becoming a writer. She has written many historical biographies, including The First Elizabeth, Her Little Majesty, and Alexandra.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0732283604
• ISBN 13: 9780732283605
• Binding: Paperback