{"product_id":"the-confessions-of-catherine-de-medici-9780345501875","title":"The Confessions of Catherine de Medici","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe truth is, not one of us is innocent. We all have sins to confess.\u003c\/i\u003e So reveals Catherine de Medici, the last legitimate descendant of her family's illustrious line. Expelled from her native Florence, Catherine is betrothed to Henri, son of Fran ois I of France. In an unfamiliar realm, Catherine strives to create a role for herself through her patronage of the famous clairvoyant Nostradamus and her own innate gift as a seer. But in her fortieth year, Catherine is widowed, left alone with six young children in a kingdom torn apart by the ambitions of a treacherous nobility. Relying on her tenacity, wit, and uncanny gift for compromise, Catherine seizes power, intent on securing the throne for her sons, unaware that if she is to save France, she may have to sacrifice her ideals, her reputation, and the secret of her embattled heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. W. Gortner \u003c\/b\u003eholds an MFA in writing, with an emphasis on historical studies, from the New College of California. He is the internationally acclaimed and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMademoiselle Chanel, The Queen's Vow, The Confessions of Catherine de Medici, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Last Queen, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Vatican Princess, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Marlene, \u003c\/i\u003eamong other books. He divides his time between Northern California and Antigua, Guatemala. To learn more about his work and to schedule a book group chat with him, please visit his website.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ballantine Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917600723218,"sku":"9780345501875","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4121ae05-2081-435f-b380-0a97a4e537c8.jpg?v=1738868381","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-confessions-of-catherine-de-medici-9780345501875","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}