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Queen Margot

Alexandre Dumas
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Queen Margot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994

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Alexandre Dumas

Queen Margot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

542

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1570s

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Queen Margot by Alexandre Dumas follows individuals amidst the political and religious turmoil of 16th-century France. The narrative focuses on Queen Margot, who navigates complex relationships and political schemes during events surrounding the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, highlighting themes of power, loyalty, and survival in a turbulent historical setting.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

14,151 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Queen Margot by Alexandre Dumas is celebrated for its vibrant prose and dynamic historical narrative, immersing readers in the intrigue and tumult of the French Wars of Religion. Critics praise Dumas's character development and rich period detail. However, some note the plot's complexity can be overwhelming. Overall, it is a captivating but challenging read for historical fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Queen Margot?

A historical fiction enthusiast, captivated by intense politics and romance, would relish Queen Margot. Fans of The Three Musketeers by Dumas and A Tale of Two Cities by Dickens, drawn to vivid 16th-century France, intricate plots, and complex characters, will find this novel engaging.

4.2

14,151 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

542

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1570s

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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