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Young Queens: The gripping, intertwined story of three queens, longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction
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Non-fiction that really kept my interested throughout. Excellent research, with historical details concerning not just the private lives of the three queens but also the political and social events of the period. Well written and in a way accessible to an average reader interested to expand their knowledge.
Not my first read on the lives of Catherine de Medici, Mary Stuart and Elisabeth de Valois, however, I learnt a lot, especially about Catherine's daughter. Highly recommended.
*A big thank-you to Leah Redmond Chang, Bloomsbury Publishing, and NetGalley for arc in exchange for my honest review.*
Not my first read on the lives of Catherine de Medici, Mary Stuart and Elisabeth de Valois, however, I learnt a lot, especially about Catherine's daughter. Highly recommended.
*A big thank-you to Leah Redmond Chang, Bloomsbury Publishing, and NetGalley for arc in exchange for my honest review.*
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Wonderful review Beata - this definitely sounds like something I’d enjoy reading so it’s going on the TBR😙
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Robin wrote: "Wonderful review Beata - this definitely sounds like something I’d enjoy reading so it’s going on the TBR😙"Thank you, Robin :)) It's a rather lengthy book but worth your time spent with it :)
What a fascinating perspective, Beata. Thank you; this has me interested!
I’m interested in those 3 ladies and great that it’s accessible to the average reader.
Beata - Thx for your informative and praising review. Of course I would like to read it - because It’s wonderful to have so many excellent nonfiction historical books of women these days. It changes how we look at the past - makes it more whole and adds truths.
These women are fascinating! Wonderful review, Beata!
HBalikov wrote: "What a fascinating perspective, Beata. Thank you; this has me interested!"Thank you, H :)) I think there are a lot of books on Catherine and Mary but not too many on Elisabeth de Valois, and I concentrated mainly on her, having read quite a few on the other two quuens. Hope you enjoy this title too :)
Judith wrote: "I’m interested in those 3 ladies and great that it’s accessible to the average reader."Thank you, Judith :)) Yes, it turned out unputdownable for me, believe it or not! :)
Q wrote: "Beata - Thx for your informative and praising review. Of course I would like to read it - because It’s wonderful to have so many excellent nonfiction historical books of women these days. It change..."Thank you, Q :)) It was interesting to read about their choices and motivation behind them. They had the highest position but it didn't mean they didn't have to fight in order to survive, which was especially the case of Catherine and Mary. Happy reading! :))
Debbie wrote: "These women are fascinating! Wonderful review, Beata!"Thank you, Debbie :))
Beata, those are fascinating figures and it does sound interesting.
Annette wrote: "Beata, those are fascinating figures and it does sound interesting."Thank you, Annette :))
Terrific review Beata - I was almost tempted as I saw this on NG - but I just can't!! You've made it sound interesting!
Mark wrote: "Terrific review Beata - I was almost tempted as I saw this on NG - but I just can't!! You've made it sound interesting!"Thank you, Mark :)) I hesistated myself, having a backlog on NG reviews, but this time couldn't resist the temptation :)
Glad this was a learning experience, Beata! Fabulous review!
Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "Glad this was a learning experience, Beata! Fabulous review!"Thank you, Meredith :)) It seems there is always something to learn about these three ladies :)
Good review! You continue to broaden your reading into the many royal families and history, and must have learned so much, Beata. I knew the Medici only Renaissance architecture study, but it was more about Michelangelo and the works.
A great book about three interesting women who I have enjoyed reading about in the past. A lovely review. 😎
Ron wrote: "Good review! You continue to broaden your reading into the many royal families and history, and must have learned so much, Beata. I knew the Medici only Renaissance architecture study, but it was m..."Thank you, Ron :)) I've read some books on these queens but there's still something new to learn, especially that this thick volume reads like a page-turner :)
Zain wrote: "A great book about three interesting women who I have enjoyed reading about in the past. A lovely review. 😎"Zain, thank you :))
Have read this year a book about Marguerite de Valois (Médicis Daughter by Sophie Perinot), one about Margaret of Austria by Rozsa Gaston, and one about The Bold One, mother of Cnut who became King of England (1017-1035) who married Emma of Normandy, widow of Aethelred the Unready. This book is right up my alley! Super review, Beata! Already added it to my TBR list & will order very shortly! Thank you again! 🤩
This sounds interesting Beata, great review.
Lorraine wrote: "Have read this year a book about Marguerite de Valois (Médicis Daughter by Sophie Perinot), one about Margaret of Austria by Rozsa Gaston, and one about The Bold One, mother of Cnut who became King..."Thank you, Lorraine! :)) I'll but down the titles, I'd be most interested in reading the one on Margaret of Austria due to her links to the Boleyns :) Happy reading! :)
Maureen wrote: "This sounds interesting Beata, great review."Maureen, thank you! :))
Glad this had good writing and knowledge to impart. Great review, Beata
Jen CAN wrote: "Glad this had good writing and knowledge to impart. Great review, Beata"Jen, thank you :))
Sounds an enticing and enrichting read, Beata - glad you enjoyed it so much.
Ilse wrote: "Sounds an enticing and enrichting read, Beata - glad you enjoyed it so much."Thank you, Ilse :))
Terrific review, Beata! Sounds like this book was informative. Always enjoy reading about these queens.
Paula wrote: "Terrific review, Beata! Sounds like this book was informative. Always enjoy reading about these queens."Paula, thank you! :))
Beata, My copy of this book has just arrived.. I am looking forward to diving in soon. Busy with ‘beach reads’ at the moment! Hard to believe that we are past the middle of August already. Hope all is well with you. Just wanted to pop in and say ‘Hi’!xoxo,
Lorraine aka Lorri
Lorraine wrote: "Beata, My copy of this book has just arrived.. I am looking forward to diving in soon. Busy with ‘beach reads’ at the moment! Hard to believe that we are past the middle of August already. Hope all..."Lorri, hope this is a rewarding book for you :) Interestingly, I never do 'beach reads' probably because I spen my holiday in the mountains lol :)) I've read lots of books but I'm well behind with my reviews, must be the holiday laziness ;) Take a very good care of yourself! :))
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Happy that you loved this one, Beata! It seems like it was "right up your alley", as they say :))
