R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 5/13/2021 + 1438 more book reviews

Reading this book introduced me to the most scheming and wicked woman that I believed ever lived. It was hard to read at times but I did want to know what she would do next. Catherine de Medici worshiped power. Nothing else. To obtain it she would do what she had to do to gain influence. She poisoned some, persuaded others of the dangers of individuals, hired assassins, used doctors, clergymen and noblemen to influence the lives of so many.

The people of Paris calle her Queen Jezabel, a name she certainly earned. Of course, she was not responsible for all that she was accused of doing but she did so much that France was plunged into a bloody month beginning on Aug. 24, 1572. Conflict between the Catholics and Huguenots began in Paris and spread throughout the country. Thousands, particularly Huguenots including children and babies, were murdered.

The country's economy was shattered. Some of those involved were so distraught that they became caught up in the blood bath that they committed suicide. But this was only the beginning of the strife. France had to live through yet more blood letting during the War of the Henrys. For the full tale, read this book from cover to cover. She was one wicked woman.

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