Blood, Fire and Gold
The story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici
$38.27
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2023
Summary
A thrilling and highly-acclaimed joint biography of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, uncovering how their complex 30-year relationship shaped their dynasties, perfect for fans of Alison Weir and Tracy Borman.
‘A story told with verve and passion’ - The Times, Book of the Week
‘An alternative and engaging biography…accessible and unpretentious’ - The Telegraph
‘A stunning portrayal of two of the most powerful women in European history’ - Tracy Borman
‘Exciti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529109245 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529109248 |
| Author: | Estelle Paranque |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2023 |
| Weight: | 252g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 126mm x 21mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Bursting with fresh perspectives, this is a vibrant retelling of a story you thought you knew. * Dan Snow *
Excellently told, this thrilling, lyrical story of two extraordinarily powerful women offers the missing piece in our understanding of Tudor England and Renaissance France. * Suzannah Lipscomb *
Blood, Fire and Gold is a treasure house of historical detail that transports readers back to a time when court intrigue was quite literally a matter of life and death-especially for the women thrust into its dark heart. Spellbinding in its scope; cinematic in its rendering. Estelle Paranque is the perfect guide to this world, and an exciting, new voice in narrative history. * Lindsey Fitzharris *
Utterly absorbing and beautifully crafted, Estelle Paranque navigates her way through the intrigues and power struggles of the English and French courts with an expert hand. Through her gripping narrative, she brings two extraordinary women who experienced love, heartbreak, triumph and disaster masterfully to life. Blood, Fire and Gold is pacy, colourful, and above all compulsively readable. A stunning debut. * Nicola Tallis *
About The Author
Estelle Paranque
Dr. Estelle Paranque is a Lecturer in Early Modern History at New College of the Humanities and earned a PhD in Early Modern European History from University College London in 2016. She was previously a Lecturer in the History Department of King’s College London. She has participated in award-winning international historical documentaries, including Secrets d’Histoire (France 2/ France 3), and has appeared on BBC radio and TV, including Radio 4 Great Lives, and frequently appears on history podcasts including Viral History and Dan Snow’s History Hit podcast.
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