THE DEVIL’S QUEEN by Jeanne Kalogridis

July 31, 2009 by Mad

Happy Friday! 🙂 St. Martin’s Press has generously offered me three copies of THE DEVIL’S QUEEN by Jeanne Kalogridis to do a giveaway here on the blog. Contest will run from today, July 31st until Monday, August 10th. Winners will be chosen on Tuesday, August 11th and will have 48 hours to email me their info to get book sent out. Easy to enter for a chance to win one. Just tell me what you’ve read lately that I must get my hands on. 😉

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From Jeanne Kalogridis, the bestselling author ofI, Mona Lisa and The Borgia Bride, comes a new novel that tells the passionate story of a queen who loved not wisely . . . but all too well.

Confidante of Nostradamus, scheming mother-in-law to Mary, Queen of Scots, and architect of the bloody St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, Catherine de Medici is one of the most maligned monarchs in history. In her latest historical fiction, Jeanne Kalogridis tells Catherine’s story—that of a tender young girl, destined to be a pawn in Machiavellian games.

Born into one of Florence’s most powerful families, Catherine was soon left a fabulously rich heiress by the early deaths of her parents. Violent conflict rent the city state and she found herself imprisoned and threatened by her family’s enemies before finally being released and married off to the handsome Prince Henry of France.

Overshadowed by her husband’s mistress, the gorgeous, conniving Diane de Poitiers, and unable to bear children, Catherine resorted to the dark arts of sorcery to win Henry’s love and enhance her fertility—for which she would pay a price. Against the lavish and decadent backdrop of the French court, and Catherine’s blood-soaked visions of the future, Kalogridis reveals the great love and desire Catherine bore for her husband, Henry, and her stark determination to keep her sons on the throne.

There’s also a freebie e-book you can check out that’s connected to THE DEVIL’S QUEEN, titled BOOK OF BLACK MAGIC: THE DEVIL’S QUEEN GRIMOIRE.

*****Sorry, Giveaway open to US and Canada residents only.******

Posted in Giveaway, Historical Fiction, July 2009, K - L Authors, St. Martin's Press | 27 Comments

27 Responses

on July 31, 2009 at 3:50 pm | Reply Margay

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane is turning out to be a good one. Swoon was good, and I loved Fire Me.
Margay
on July 31, 2009 at 5:48 pm | Reply pearl

I was captivated with Olive Kitteridge which was unique and memorable.
on July 31, 2009 at 11:23 pm | Reply TAMARA HOLBERT

The last reeeally good book I read was the latest Stephanie Plum novel by Janet Evanovich. LOOOVE her!!! My next will be Sherrilyn Kenyon’s newest in her Dark-Hunter series. I’m waiting for it to come in the mail. I’m sure it will ROCK too!! I haven’t read any of yours yet but, I’d love the opportunity!!!
on August 1, 2009 at 10:47 am | Reply GSM

I just finished “Undone” by Karin Slaughter. I know it’s not the norm for this site, but it was a great read.
on August 1, 2009 at 11:23 am | Reply Jody F.

I recently read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and thought it was a hoot. The illustrations inside were super fun too.
on August 1, 2009 at 12:23 pm | Reply Colleen

I just read Leah Braemel’s e-book, PERSONAL PROTECTION… also read CASUAL HEX by Vicki Lewis Thompson and an older Harlequin Superromance, CHRISTMAS ON SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN by Fay Robinson… Each book was very enjoyable for different reasons… Happy Reading all!!! 😀
on August 1, 2009 at 12:57 pm | Reply Teresa W

I’m enjoying Rachel Caine’s The Morganville Vampire series!
on August 1, 2009 at 1:46 pm | Reply Debbie

I read The Art of Racing in the Rain. It was a great book. I would love to be included in your giveaway.
Thanks
Debbie
debdesk9(at)Verizon.net
on August 1, 2009 at 3:27 pm | Reply Estella

I just finished Sweet Restraint by Beth Kery. Great book.
on August 1, 2009 at 5:19 pm | Reply Susan

I just read Prairie Tale by Melissa Gilbert. I also just read On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle. Not romance but I enjoyed them.
on August 1, 2009 at 8:25 pm | Reply Armenia

Just finished Wicked Ties by Shayla Black, Tempted by a Cowboy, Somebody’s Lover by Jasmine Haynes, Relentless by Lauren Dane, Be With Me by Maya Banks.
on August 1, 2009 at 8:55 pm | Reply Pam S

Sounds like a good read. Starting Darkness Burning by Delilah Devlin, just finished A Country Cotillion by Sandra Heath.

Pam S
pams00@aol.com
on August 1, 2009 at 9:43 pm | Reply Martha Lawson

Hi I just finished the first two books in Pamela Palmer’s Feral Warrior’s series: Desire Untamed & Obsession Untamed. They are both great reads. Can’t wait for the next book.

mlawson17(at)hotmail.com
on August 1, 2009 at 10:39 pm | Reply Alexa

I just finished reading After Dark with is the 3rd book in the Vamps Series. I really liked it, but the 1st and 2nd ones are better.
on August 2, 2009 at 3:02 am | Reply catie james

I’m not sure how much you’re into futuristic novels, but considering this trilogy (at least, I *think* it’s a trilogy – there may be more to come) also involves a romantic subplot and characters I absolutely *loved*, it’s high on my recommend list: Kriston Landon’s THE HIDDEN WORLDS, THE COLD MINDS, and THE DARK REACHES. I was so entranced by these books, it was near torture having to wait for the library and Amazon deliveries of books two and three (respectively).
on August 2, 2009 at 8:04 am | Reply Erin

It seems like not quite the norm for your blog, but I just finished “His Majesty’s Dragon” by Naomi Novik and LOVED it– I can’t wait to read the rest of the series! It’s an alternate history, set during Regency times, where dragons are employed in the Napoleonic Wars, much like air ships. It’s more adventure than it is romance, but the writing it terrific.

I’ve been hearing good things about “The Devil’s Queen,” and Jeanne Kalogridis’ previous books, too.
on August 2, 2009 at 9:09 am | Reply Beth F

You must read Nothing but Ghosts by Beth Kephart. It’s stunning.
on August 2, 2009 at 9:25 am | Reply Linda B

I really enjoyed The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner about Juana la Loca; and for a fun historical romance you should try Georgette Heyer, esp. These Old Shades. Thanks for this great giveaway opportunity.
BTW I just added this wonderful blog to my Google Reader.
on August 2, 2009 at 9:56 am | Reply Sarah Schroeder

I’m currently reading the latest Julia Quinn, looking forward to reading the other queen by gregory… but this book that you are giving away… I might have to get even if I don’t win a copy.
on August 2, 2009 at 12:25 pm | Reply Bonnie H

The Time Traveler’s Wife is a must read. The first time I read it was a couple of years ago, and my copy is dog-eared. I’ve never read anything like it. I’ve also never cried so hard while reading a book. I really can’t say enough about this book.
Recently I read Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld series and LOVED it. Also, Karin Tabke’s Blood Sword books.
on August 2, 2009 at 1:22 pm | Reply Crystal B.

I recently read Red Kiss by Deidre Knight. It was good.
on August 2, 2009 at 5:16 pm | Reply melanie

I just finished (and reviewed) The Physick book of Deliverance Dane. A good read (if flawed) – very enjoyable.
I’d love to enter this giveaway! Thank you.
on August 3, 2009 at 11:43 am | Reply Cherie J

I just finished reading Chalice by Robin Mckinley and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys romantic fantasy.
on August 3, 2009 at 3:04 pm | Reply Amanda

Great giveaway! Thank you! I recently read a cute novel called Margherita Dolce Vita by Stefano Benni. I loved it. Very funny, satirical, clever…just really good.
on August 3, 2009 at 4:49 pm | Reply Terry M

Just finished THE BRIDE’S FAREWELL by Meg Rosoff and really enjoyed it. I highly recommend it – a quick read but a good story. Thanks for hosting this giveaway. Looks like a book I would really like to read.
on August 3, 2009 at 10:33 pm | Reply Kimmy Lane

I just read A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore. A really good book.
I’ve also read A Wolf in Wolf’s Clothing by Deborah MacGillivray. I loved it.
on August 9, 2009 at 1:37 pm | Reply Judy Cox

I just finished Mistress of Pleasure by Delilah Marvelle and ordered her next one Lord of Pleasure. I really enjoyed it.

I enjoy Jeanne Kalogridis books. I have not read this one yet. I really did not it was out. It is a must read!!

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