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The Queen's Fortune

Allison Pataki
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The Queen's Fortune

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Allison Pataki

The Queen's Fortune

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

French Literature
Setting

France • 1800s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Queen's Fortune by Allison Pataki follows the life of Desiree Clary, a woman intertwined with the French Revolution, who becomes the Queen of Sweden and Norway. The novel chronicles her journey from Napoleon's fiancée to navigating European politics, while exploring themes of power, love, and resilience.

Romantic

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

11,289 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Allison Pataki's The Queen's Fortune captivates with its rich historical detail and engaging narrative centered around Desiree Clary. Positive reviews praise its vivid portrayal of Napoleonic France and strong character development. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and desire deeper exploration of Desiree's complexities. Overall, it's an absorbing historical fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Queen's Fortune?

A reader who enjoys The Queen's Fortune by Allison Pataki might appreciate historical fiction centered on strong female figures, political intrigue, and romance. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or Becoming Marie Antoinette by Juliet Grey are likely to be captivated by the vivid historical context and character-driven narrative.

4.4

11,289 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

French Literature
Setting

France • 1800s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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