A lovely book with imaginative characters that seem very real in writing. Historically, much is true during the reign of Louis XVI's reign. I really enjoyed the writing of a book about dollmaking and how the author tied that idea-in with Marie Antoinette and her love of dolls, especially the Parisian Pandores doll. Trent's portrayal of the character Claudette Laurent is fabulous. I enjoyed her writing about the construction of the dolls. Trent writes conveying many feelings; frivolity of the wealthy to purchase fabulous dolls, darkness & despair felt by Claudette when she is imprisoned. Trent has written an excellent book.
Sometimes you read a book and it was exactly what you expected it to be. And then sometimes you read something that goes way beyond your expectations, leaving you pleasantly surprised and thrilled with the story. This is absolutely one of those books.
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Very interesting read about an orphan girl whose adventures after the death of her parents takes her from England to France. She becomes Marie Antionette's dollmaker during the harrowing time of the French Revolution and barely escapes the guillotine herself! What a wonderful story, full of history and characters you'll love and hate.
