The Queen and the Courtesan Author:Freda Lightfoot A brand-new historical novel from a well-loved storyteller - Henriette d?Entragues isn?t satisfied with simply being the mistress of Henry IV of France; she wants a crown too. Despite his promises to marry her, the King is obliged by political necessity to ally himself with a rich Italian princess. But Henriette isn?t one for giving up easily. A... more »ll she has to do to achieve her ambition is to give Henry a son, and then do whatever it takes to set him on the throne . . .« less