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The Sister Queens is a historical fiction novel set in 13th century France and England. This novel tells us the story of Marguerite and Eleanor of Provence, sisters who both married kings and became queens. Marguerite married King Louis IX of France and became Queen of France, while Eleanor married King Henry III of England and became Queen consort of England. Marguerite and Eleanor corresponded regularly and maintained a close friendship throughout their lives. They both lived through some major events and helped influence their spouses and their countries.

Full of romance, drama, adventure, danger, and political intrigue, The Sister Queens – based on a true story - is a fascinating tale of two sisters who had to navigate the murky waters of growing up, marriage, and politics. The Sister Queens is Perinot’s debut novel, and she did a great job, bringing us a captivating book. Perinot is a true artisan. She has done more than just write a novel. Using her words, she has woven a rich tapestry telling us the story of two women history does not often speak of. We ride with them the roller coaster of emotions on which life takes them. We feel the joy of births and triumphs, the fear of loved ones struck deathly ill and of danger on the Crusades, the heartache when death steals the souls of beloved family members, the anger of betrayal, the contentment of the security of the love of a good man, and so much more.

I loved this book. I love reading historical fiction about women, and I especially love a well-done historical fiction about women I haven’t heard much about before, and The Sister Queens definitely fits that bill. Perinot does a good job walking the line between history and fiction and combining the two while staying true to the actual people, as well as making the characters come alive, making them 3-dimensional and complex. It all made me want to go learn more about both Eleanor and Marguerite, which is a win in my book (haha). I also enjoyed the Author’s Note at the end explaining some of the choices Perinot made in her story telling, and providing clarifications on things she changed or fabricated. I always love when a historical fiction author includes that info. As debut novels go, I’d put this up there at the top of my list of “Hit it out of the ballpark”.


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The Sister Queens edition by Sophie Perinot Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

I really enjoyed this novel of the 'Sister Queens' of France and England. I was pleased to find that Eleanor was not portrayed in the truly horrible light that she is cast in other novels most notably Jean Plaidy's 'The Queen from Provence'. Plaidy shows her as an evil, hated queen who is uncaring towards her husband Henry III, and manipulates him into granting her everything she wants. She even goes as far as to insinuate that Eleanor herself was the cause of the trouble leading to the English Civil War led by Simon de Montfort. However, in this novel, Eleanor is portrayed quite different. Although the story ends prior to the events of the rebellion, Eleanor is nonetheless shown to be a queen that, although she does have a love for material things, primarily places her children and her husband first. She loves her husband, and is a loyal wife. She is a devoted mother and strives to safeguard the inheritence of her first-born son Edward (later Edward I). Sophie Perinot has done a wonderful job of showing Eleanor's character in a much more well-rounded light, instead of casting her as completely black or white.
I also enjoyed reading of Marguerite. I am glad that Ms Perinot included in her author's note why exactly she wrote Marguerite's story the way she did (no spoilers here) as I always appreciate an author who can draw from history and create an absorbing and entertaining novel from it, whilst still showing awareness of what is real and what is not (or as is sometimes the case; what COULD be real).
Furthermore, through Marguerite's story the author has managed to create a very interesting portrait of Louis IX, later Saint Louis. Knowing that he was later to be created a saint made it all the more interesting to read this novel. Although a very pious man, he nonetheless had plenty of faults. Ms Perinot is very much showing Louis the man and not Louis the saint. I loved this perspective.
Considering how the novel switched back and forth between Eleanor and Marguerite, it was easy to read and not at all confusing. Often novels that switch both location and narrator so often can be a little disjointed, but that is not the case with this novel. It is very well-written, and held my attention till the very last page.
Perinots book leaves me wanting more. It is like taking leave of a good friend. You don't want to go, you don't want to finish. The emotions the book evokes are real and the characters highly believable. After passing the first few chapters of the book and delving into the different queen's lives, it was hard (next to impossible) to put the book down. It was not always detailed in certain historical incidents, but always clear and thorough with characters and their behaviors.
I do very much enjoy historical fiction and have been a fan of Philippa Gregory's for years. This book was of certainly close if not equal to the stories that she weaves. Overall, for an enjoyable and insightful read into the events of the ladies of Provence as queens this is a must read.
A wonderful engaging story relating the lives of Marguerite and Eleanor, both queen's who learn to navigate their marriages in uniting France and England. Sophie is masterful at creating complex characters and imagery that sweeps the reader away, completely lost in both sister's lives, whether crusading through the Holy Lands, birthing children, being let down by certain ideas about life and love, and of course, courtly politics.
As a sister, I could relate to the bond between Marguerite and Eleanor. We all have our own character flaws and strengths which make us unique but tie us together as we learn from each other.
The Sister Queens is a historical fiction novel set in 13th century France and England. This novel tells us the story of Marguerite and Eleanor of Provence, sisters who both married kings and became queens. Marguerite married King Louis IX of France and became Queen of France, while Eleanor married King Henry III of England and became Queen consort of England. Marguerite and Eleanor corresponded regularly and maintained a close friendship throughout their lives. They both lived through some major events and helped influence their spouses and their countries.

Full of romance, drama, adventure, danger, and political intrigue, The Sister Queens – based on a true story - is a fascinating tale of two sisters who had to navigate the murky waters of growing up, marriage, and politics. The Sister Queens is Perinot’s debut novel, and she did a great job, bringing us a captivating book. Perinot is a true artisan. She has done more than just write a novel. Using her words, she has woven a rich tapestry telling us the story of two women history does not often speak of. We ride with them the roller coaster of emotions on which life takes them. We feel the joy of births and triumphs, the fear of loved ones struck deathly ill and of danger on the Crusades, the heartache when death steals the souls of beloved family members, the anger of betrayal, the contentment of the security of the love of a good man, and so much more.

I loved this book. I love reading historical fiction about women, and I especially love a well-done historical fiction about women I haven’t heard much about before, and The Sister Queens definitely fits that bill. Perinot does a good job walking the line between history and fiction and combining the two while staying true to the actual people, as well as making the characters come alive, making them 3-dimensional and complex. It all made me want to go learn more about both Eleanor and Marguerite, which is a win in my book (haha). I also enjoyed the Author’s Note at the end explaining some of the choices Perinot made in her story telling, and providing clarifications on things she changed or fabricated. I always love when a historical fiction author includes that info. As debut novels go, I’d put this up there at the top of my list of “Hit it out of the ballpark”.