Antonia Fraser is one of my favorite historians. Her work is always well researched. I love her writing, and it is always easy to read and engaging. I always learn a lot. This particular book goes into great depth about the life and marriage of Marie Antoinette. This was extremely interesting. I knew of Marie Antoinette because of her elaborate wardrobe and hair styles. I also knew that she was disliked, liked, and then really disliked...ultimately resulting in her horrific death. I was not disappointed in this book in any way. I loved it.