Marie Antoinette - Antonia Fraser

France's iconic
queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous "Let them eat cake,"
was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. For centuries since, she
has been the object of debate, speculation, and the fascination so often accorded
illustrious figures in history. Antonia Fraser's lavish and engaging portrait excites
compassion and regard for the queen, immersing the reader not only in the coming-of-age
of a graceful woman, but in the culture of an unparalleled time and place.