France During the Renaissance: Political Intrigue, Friendship and Forbidden Love
Paris, 1514. With her rebellious nature, Marcelle repeatedly clashes with the royal court. She only truly feels at home when drawing and with her friend Jean, the falconer’s son. Together, they secretly train a young falcon. When Marcelle is caught doing so, her father forces her to accept a position as lady-in-waiting to the new Queen Mary Tudor. Her instructor is to be none other than the Englishwoman and lady-in-waiting Anne Boleyn, who is respected for her impeccable manners. But Marcelle quickly realises that a headstrong mind hides behind Anne’s accomplished façade. Can their friendship help the two young women find their own way amidst courtly intrigue and forbidden love?
»A novel that brings the world of the French court during the Renaissance to life with fascinating attention to detail – excellently researched and full of gripping intrigue and characters one will not forget.« Noah Martin, author of Florentia
