Customer Reviews
Marie Antoinette - By: Clare, 15 Mar 2007 
This book comes with a disclaimer by the author in tha this is a work of fiction, with that in mind this book is a wonderful work of fiction. As far as historical fiction goes the era of Marie Antoinette is not my strong point, there is very little I previously knew of her life which may have made this a better read for me, maybe.
Whilst it is a work of fiction there are obviously some facts here that are true, & with that in mind I read this book primarily to find out much more of Marie Antoinette, it has certainly whetted my appetite to read more about her.
Its a very easy to read book, some may say amateur-ish but, in my opinion I found it engrossing & read it at every moment I had, I reallly enjoyed it & this is the first book of Carolly Erickson's I have read, it certainly won't be the last.
An Entertaining Mix of Fact and Fiction - By: Snapdragon, 10 Jan 2007 The Hidden Diary of Marie Antionette comes with a disclaimer at the back. Whilst the same author has written a biography of Marie Antionette, this is strictly a novel & contains characters & events that have been created for dramatic effect.
The result is a fast paced & very enjoyable historical novel (too bad you know how it will end!!) It brings the personality of the Queen to life & explores her loves, her relationships with her servants & the King & the realities of the time very much to life.
Take with a large pinch of salt & enjoy!
