First published 2001
In the decadent court of Henry III, the dashing Count de Bussy is entangled in a deadly game of thrones. When he falls for the alluring Dame de Monsoreau, their forbidden romance crosses the treacherous lines of a fraternal royal rivalry, placing them in the crosshairs of the king's brother, the Duke of Anjou. As the conflict escalates, Bussy and Monsoreau must fight for their lives and their love against the crushing forces of history.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
Setting: France
Period: Henry III, 1574-1589
Hardcover · Dutton Adult