The Italian Woman: A Catherine de' Medici Novel by Jean Plaidy

The Italian Woman: A Catherine de' Medici Novel

Catherine de Medici #2

Jean Plaidy

400 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced

Description

When Catherine de’ Medici was forced to marry Henry, Duke of Orleans, her heart was not the only one that was broken. Jeanne of Navarre once dreamed of marrying this same prince, but, like Catherine, she must comply with France’s political needs. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
informative 50%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.5

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