Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France

The Queen's Shadow: A Critically Hailed Biography of Catherine de Medici - Uncovering the True Story of a Skilled Ruler and Her Battle for Power. Discover the untold story of one of history's most influential women, Catherine de Medici, in this critically acclaimed biography.

Leonie Frieda reclaims the legend of this maligned queen, revealing a skilled ruler who fought against extraordinary political and personal odds to protect her throne and her sons' birthright.

Based on thousands of private letters, this remarkable account offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who was both a poisoner, despot, and necromancer - and a devoted mother and wife.

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