I really like all of Carolly Erickson's books. They are always well researched and well written. There are a lot of facts packed into the books, without being horribly annoying. I hadn't read anything about Josephine until this book. Josephine had an extremely interesting life, full of twists and turns. I love learning about European nobility, and am looking forward to learning more about her counterpart in Napoleon. This was quite a good read during the February portion of my 2021 Reading Challenge.