{"product_id":"queen-of-diamonds-the-french-royal-court-is-an-education-in-breaking-hearts-paperback","title":"Queen of Diamonds: The French royal court is an education in breaking hearts... - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRozsa Gaston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Boleyn accepts a new challenge! For fans of Philippa Gregory, Elizabeth Chadwick, Carol McGrath and Anne O'Brien.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan Anne guard her heart against those determined to take it...?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrance, 1515\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the departure of her mistress, Mary Tudor, back to England, Anne Boleyn now finds herself in the service of Queen Claude of France. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClaude assigns Anne the role of companion to her younger sister, Princess Renée, and Anne soon discovers Renée is a handful - wilful and supremely aware of rank. Together, they visit King Francis's artist-in-residence, Leonardo da Vinci, whose unconventional wisdom inspires them both. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnne is drawn to the captivating lady-in-waiting Diane de Poitiers, who coaches her in the art of mystery and poise. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe elegant Frenchwoman is in stark contrast to Anne's sister Mary, whose obvious coquettish ways are earning her an unsavoury reputation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Anne grows in confidence, she finds herself noticed by the opposite sex. However, she is aiming high, and will not succumb to a prince's entreaties without a marriage offer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnne is determined to take the lead, but with the French courtiers viewing the queen's maids as their personal playthings, will she be able to retain her honour...? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUEEN OF DIAMONDS is a thoroughly researched, fascinating historical novel set during the 16th century in Europe. It is the third book in the Anne Boleyn Chronicles series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eWonderfully detailed and entirely enjoyable\u003c\/b\u003e. This is a young Anne in whom I absolutely believe, and who does much to explain the woman she'd become.' - \u003cb\u003eSarah Gristwood, author of \u003ci\u003eGame of Queens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Rozsa Gaston's \u003ci\u003eQueen of Diamonds\u003c\/i\u003e is excellent historical fiction, and Gaston makes Anne's French years feel like the forging of a queen before England ever sees her.' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE ANNE BOLEYN CHRONICLES SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook One: Maid of Honour\u003cbr\u003eBook Two: The Queen's Maid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Three: Queen of Diamonds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook Four: Dreams of Gold\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 314\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53849471516979,"sku":"9780854959020","price":27.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/yxYkmze64e9780854959020.webp?v=1786574125","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/queen-of-diamonds-the-french-royal-court-is-an-education-in-breaking-hearts-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}