As Gabrielle de Montserrat, a French aristocrat, pens her memoir, the reader gets not only the anticipated up-close-and-personal view of the French Revolution, but also grim reminders of the lack of control women had over their lives, even in, or possibly especially in, the upper echelons of society.
First, I'd like to thank Eva of A Striped Armchair for recommending Mistress of the Revolution
Coincidentally, I am posting this review on Bastille Day, a French national holiday. According to Wikipedia, "It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern French nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution."
I learn something new every day!

For more information on Cataherine Delors and her work see her Official Web Site.
Other reviews of this book:
Eva at A Striped Armchair
10 comments:
I read this book a few months ago and fell in love with the author's writing. I can't wait for her next book!
I've noticed this novel in the bookstore many times but didn't pick it up for some reason. Your review has prompted me to take a closer look. It sounds like a fascinating novel. Thanks for yet another addition to my TBR shelf. lol.
J. Kaye ~ I agree. I've already been out snooping to see if I can find any rumors about her next book. Nothing so far. :-(
Dar ~ Glad to be of assistance! ;-)
Lezlie
Thank you so much, Lezlie, for this great review! And what better time than Bastille Day.
Now, you will be happy to hear that my second book, tentatively titled _For the King_ is completed, and that I am working on my third one.
The publication date for Book 2 is 2009, nothing more specific yet. For more info, see this post on my blog:
http://blog.catherinedelors.com/2008/04/04/my-second-novel-for-the-king.aspx
I think the only book I've ever read that dealt with The French Revolution was A Tale of Two Cities. I think it might be time to remedy that! Recs from you AND Eva...that's too good to pass up!
Catherine ~ Thank you so much for visiting! And I am very glad to hear the news about forthcoming books! I'm on my way to check out the posting right now. . .
Andi ~ I *loved* A Tale of Two Cities. It has definitely sparked a huge interest in the French Revolution for me!
Lezlie
Yay! I'm glad you liked it. :)
Eva ~ Did you see Catherine linked both of our reviews to her blog? Fun! :-)
Lezlie
Wonderful review Lezlie! I added this to Mt. TBR.
Teddy Rose ~ You won't be disappointed! :-)
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