Description: Fraser's definitive biography excites compassion and regard for all aspects of her subject, immersing the reader not only in the coming-of-age of a graceful woman, but also in the unraveling of an era. 60 illustrations.
Review Quotes: "Fascinating . . . the court at Versailles comes alive." -The Washington Post
"Colorful, fluently narrated. . . . A touching, psychologically believable portrait." -The Wall Street Journal