author: Kathleen way
Genre: Young Adult Literature / Historical novel (12 years)
Publisher: Planet Girl (January 2011)
ISBN: 978-3-522-50218-4
Hardcover, 336 pages
Price: 14,90 €
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Summary
Paris, 1609: The scent of wealth and power attracted many to the court. The young Charlotte de Montmorency falls into the vortex of extravagant parties, flattering friendships and dangerous intrigues. For behind the glamorous scenes of the different camps in the court fight with all means for the impact on the royal family. Charlotte quickly must recognize two things: You need allies in a world in which they apparently can not trust anyone. And a wrong decision can be deadly. But right now she is in love with the mysterious stranger who is no more than a shadow ...
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way Kathleen studied at the German Literature Institute in Leipzig, has many years working as an editor and volunteers conducted workshops for young people text. Since she first heard the tragic fate of Queen Marie Antoinette, she is interested in the Bourbon Queen, who have shaped Europe However unfortunate. Today she lives and works as a freelance writer based in Leipzig.
father would rage when he learned of it. Alarmed, I looked over the water. A feeling crept over me, as would put a shackle around my chest, which drew upon constantly. The Louvre seemed suddenly like a trap. (Page 210)Review:
In Paris of 1609, the 15-year-old Charlotte de Montmorency meets at the Louvre, home of King Henri IV one. You should go there soon to marry the very influential Marquis de Bassompierre that is twice as old as Charlotte. Charlotte is full of anticipation of the impending reunion with her fiance because she is really in love with this man But then she surprised him one day when cheating and thus is topic number one at the court.
Charlotte is full of rage against her betrothed, the only support is her friend Sophie, a Huguenot who she met at the court. But the mysterious shadow of a man whom she sees every night at the window opposite and seems to wait for her, Charlotte can not let go. Who is behind it? And the planned marriage to De Bassompierre will take place in spite of his escapade yet?
with "Blood Red Lilies" is Kathleen, a beautiful historical novel for young people succeeded. The fact that the plot is largely based on real people and events that impact the history of Charlotte de Montmorency just a tad bit more believable. The writing style is quite simple, the plot largely predictable, but for the target group of young people aged 12 years can "Blood Red Lilies" quite meet his expectations.
Charlotte, beginning in their action and thinking very naively converts to the progress of history to a confident, independent, acting and thinking young woman. The rash is not pleasant to have clear that she catches her fiance de Bassompierre with another woman in bed. This was very unpleasant to me from the start, a vain peacock, and intent only on its own advantages, which would bring his marriage to Charlotte.
also Henri, Charlotte's brother, is not by nature different. He asks her to look beyond the deed de Bassompierre. When she refused, he turns away from her and she no longer belongs to his family. I found interesting was the figure of Angoulevent, king of the minstrels and fools of the prince de Condé. He manages to cheer up Charlotte again and I would have liked to see him in a slightly larger role. Prince of Condé is beginning a very sarcastic character, who seems to make fun of Charlotte. But shining through in some situations that he feels more for them.
is the end, "Blood Red Lilies" is a book I would recommend both young adult readers who want to try again at a historical novel. As an introduction to this genre, the book is made like that because it comes without any exaggerated Action (as you read them many times in books of this genre) from based on real characters and maintains by intrigue and machinations that give the action an additional excess of tension.
For the design of the book: The dust jacket of the book feels like a kind of wallpaper. Several vines, flowers and bird ornaments adorn the cover graphics on the lower section are highlighted in several drops of blood spot varnish look. On the inside front cover, a letter is glued, which is protected by a seal. Its content is evident from reading the book. A very nice idea!
Conclusion: "Blood Red Lilies" recommending I as an entry point into the genre of the historical novel - a story based on facts and appropriate by their writing style very easy for young readers is interested.
Rating: 4 out of 5 points
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