From Amy at Novels Alive:
A woman determined to protect her family must make calculated decisions amid turmoil in 17th-century England.
Author Elena Maria Vidal delivers a compelling look at Queen Henrietta-Maria in Generalissima, marking the second installment of the Henrietta of France Trilogy.
The author applies a layer of historical fiction to enhance the challenges faced by the royal family, most notably the civil wars. Through historical detail, the author recreates a time period of unrest, not limited to the anti-Catholic movement.
As the second in a series, it is challenging to fully appreciate the author’s work without reading it in sequence. Queen Henrietta appears to be a sympathetic character, especially pertaining to her children. The scene involving Mary’s wedding night at age 9 is only one example.
Generalissima expounds upon the complexity of Queen Henrietta-Maria and the mark she leaves behind. (Read more.)
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