Rave reviews : 'The universe of the Court is marvellously depicted with unforeseen literary prowess' - Le Monde Dramatic historical subject matter Winner of the Prix Femina; short-listed for the Renaudot and Medicis prizes
Chantal Thomas, a specialist in 18th century literature, is Director of Research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France. She is the author of The Wicked Queen: The Origins of the Myth of Marie Antoinette and Coping With Freedom: Reflections on Ephemeral Hapiness. Farewell My Queen is her first novel.
...charming...Chantal Thomas recreates the ravishing spectacle of Versailles, as seen through the eyes of naive Agathe-Sidonie Laborde, companion and lectrice to the enigmatic Marie-Antoinette...full of wonderful descriptions. - LADY MAGAZINE (23.12.03) - Janina PogorzelskiA well written slice of history...Cast in evocative, observant prose, it generates in the reader a real sense of being a fly on the wall, eavesdropping on the affairs of the great and the not so good. - GUARDIAN (10.1.04) - Helen FalconerAll the intimate details of the last days are recounted with remarkable observation, and the reader feels that he or she is actually part of what is happening...the novel is obviously based on meticulous research. This is history in its most readable form. - PUBLISHING NEWS (10.10.03) - Tim MandersonChantal Thomas makes a smooth transition from historian to fiction writer, using her knowledge of the era to enhance her already evocative turn of phrase. Versaille in all its opulence and debauchery is deftly brought to life and the poetry of these lyrical passages in not lost in their translation from the original French...an impressive debut. - INK (1.1.04) - Lucy Evansa fascinating picture of life at Versailles. - TLS (16.1.04) - David CowardMarie-Antoinette s the subject of hundreds of biographies and movels, but perhaps none of them brings the reader qu
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