by Karleen Koen,
read by Grover Gardner
Before Versailles is historical fiction set in France in just six months, March through September of 1661, early in the reign of Louis XIV. The book portrays the young king coming into his own to outmaneuver an advisor who has become too powerful. The novel also provides a glimpse into the complex relationships between the king, his mother and brother, his brother's wife, and various government officials and members of the royal household - including many flirtatious ladies.
Karleen Koen's novel was quite interesting to me, but a bit hard to follow at times, because the narrative viewpoint shifts between so many characters. I thought Grover Gardner was fine as the narrator. The list of characters in the print book and on Koen's website was extremely helpful.
© Amanda Pape - 2017
[The e-audiobook, and an e-book for reference, were borrowed from and returned to public libraries.]
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