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Ho, ho, ho, ’tis the season for a HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY Would you like to win SIGNED COPIES of both of my historical novels to give as gifts (or to enjoy yourself)? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE. There are m…

[beautifullywonderfullife]

Ho, ho, ho, ’tis the season for a HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY Would you like to win SIGNED COPIES of both of my historical novels to give as gifts (or to enjoy yourself)? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE. There are m…

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http://www.sophieperinot.com/blog/2015/12/17/5-books-reign-fans-should-be-reading-right-now/

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I sat down with Erin Davies of "Flashlight Commentary" for a very thoughtful interview about the creation of Médicis Daughter and the mother-daughter relationship at the heart of my tale of the Valois.

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A Very Special Review

Reviews come in all shapes and sizes. Obviously good ones are better than bad ones ;) But once in a while an author receives a review that stands out, not because it is a rave (though it often is), but because the reviewer GETS the book on its deepest levels.

That is a euporic moment for the writer, because conveying meaning--our own particular meaning--is what we live for.

Today Médicis Daughter received such a review from Erin at "Flashlight Commentary."  Yes,  Erin liked the book: "Atmospherically, the novel swept me off my feet. Perinot’s depiction of the French court was beautifully drawn and I was wholly captivated by both the political and social interaction that unfolded among its players.” But more importantly she understood my heroine, who is no cardboard princess, but very human and very flawed but still--in my estimation--laudable:

“Margot fascinated me in her own right. She isn’t an easy character, but her layers and complexity are hard to ignore. Her family is ruthless and self-serving and while she possesses many of the same characteristics, she plays them much differently and distinguishing herself as a somewhat unique force. Her goals and ambitions are relatively modest, but her loyalties are often at odds. Her courage and tenacity are intriguing and while I didn’t always agree with the course of her actions, I found much admire in the determination and resolve required in carrying them out.”

From where I am sitting this feels like a huge victory.

You can check out the rest of what Erin had to say here.

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​Not every Sunday morning you get to wake up to this!

"Dumas's La Reine Margot may have been the first novel to immortalize this indomitable French Queen, but the version of the queen in Médicis Daughter is the most realistic and believable I've yet come across.”

Thanks Jessie at Ageless Pages!!!

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The Mad Reviewer Gives Medicis Daughter 5 stars :)

“I give this book 5/5 stars.” “One of the hallmarks of Médicis Daughter is Sophie Perinot’s descriptive writing style that brings the court and the characters to life.  She can be beautifully descriptive but also knows when to pare down her writing for the sake of pacing.” Thank you to Carrie aka The Mad Reviewer for her very thoughtful reflections on Medicis Daughter

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Peeking Between the Pages Review of Medicis Daughter

"Well researched and rich in historical detail Medicis Daughter is sure to please any historical fiction fan and it’s one of my favorites of the year. Highly recommended!”

Un grand merci to Peeking Between the Pages for the excellent review!!!