Journal Entry 1 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Monday, January 21, 2008

From Booklist

As revolution rages outside the palace walls, inside the court of Versailles--the court of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI--denial reigns before giving way to alarm, which in turn degenerates into panic and chaos. Thomas spins the familiar events of the 1789 French Revolution into a compelling novel, with the central character less the famously ill-fated queen than the insular and ritualized society of the palace. The story is told by a woman looking back 30 years, to when it was her job to read books aloud to Marie Antoinette. Her status as courtier makes her the best kind of narrator--at once an insider and an observer of the royals. She describes the final days before revolution engulfs the palace with insight and surprising slices of humor. Some passages read almost like satire, as the indulged inhabitants of Versailles cling to the privileges that have defined their now-threatened lives--royals are reluctant to leave the palace without proper traveling attire, courtiers try to flee while lugging heavy possessions. Thomas' formidable skills as a researcher give the book authenticity, and her keen eye for human behavior and talent for storytelling make it sing.  

Journal Entry 2 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Wednesday, July 30, 2008

This was a pretty good read!

RES for Ladyjanet who took this out of the Everybook VBB on Bookobsessed. 

Journal Entry 3 by darkpunkangel at Every Book VBB, Virtual Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Friday, August 01, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (8/1/2008 UTC) at Every Book VBB, Virtual Bookbox -- Controlled Releases

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Sent today, hope you enjoy the book! 

Journal Entry 4 by Ladyjanet from Normal, Illinois USA on Monday, August 11, 2008

Arrived over the weekend with several of its "friends!" Thanks!