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Title	:	Courtesan
Author	:	Diane Haeger
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 569 pages
Published	:	July 25th 2006 by Broadway Books (first published March 1st 1993)
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Cultural. France. Fiction. Romance. Literature. 16th Century

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Amid the disapproving gossip of the Court, a royal romance defies all obstacles. The Court of François I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon temps—a different world from the quiet country life Diane de Poitiers led with her elderly husband. Now a widow, the elegant Diane is called back to Court, where the King’s obvious interest marks her as an enemy to the King’s favourite, Anne d’Heilly. The Court is soon electrified by rumors of their confrontations. As Anne calls on her most venomous tricks to drive Diane away, Diane finds an ally in the one member of Court with no allegiance to the King’s mistress: his teenage second son, Henri. Neglected by his father and disliked by his brothers, Prince Henri expects little from his life. But as his friendship with Diane deepens into infatuation and then a romance that scandalizes the Court, the Prince begins to discover hope for a future with Diane. But fate and his father have other plans for Henri—including a political marriage with Catherine de Medici. Despite daunting obstacles, Henri’s devotion to Diane never wanes; their passion becomes one of the most legendary romances in the history of France.

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Original Title:	Courtesan
ISBN:	1400051746 (ISBN13: 9781400051748)
Edition Language:	English URL http://www.dianehaeger.com/my_books/courtesan/default.aspx
Characters:	Henri II of France, Diane de Poitiers
Setting:	France,1533

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Rating / Grade: 2 stars / C-Disclaimer: I am not a professional reviewer, nor was I solicited for this review. I purchased my copy of "Courtesan" at Sony (ebook store.) I read the entire novel at least 1 time prior to reviewing it.Spoiler warning: I try to mark spoilers, but I don't always remember to do that. "Courtesan" missed the boat on so many levels. The love story of Henri de Valois and Diane de Poitiers is pure fodder for a great "cougar" romance. I've always been curious about who Diane

I am a historical fiction junkie - I particularly enjoy novels set in the Medieval and Rennaissance period. I have always been fascinated by Diane de Poitiers and made sure to visit Chenonceaux when I was in France. Thus, I was very excited to come across this novel. This novel does a great job painting a picture of court life - particularly of the debauchery during the raine of Francois I. Diane Haeyer's characterization of Anne d'Heilly, Duchesse d'Etampes seems quite accurate compared to

I haven't read a lot of historical fiction mainly because the few books that I have read haven't really hit me where I want a book to hit me. Let me tell you, this book completely hit me. I wish that I would have had these sorts of books around when I was in high school for my history classes because they would have made a huge difference in the way I felt about history. Then I felt history was a wasted subject. It was in the past, move forward, etc. But now, maybe because I'm older, I find it

It was very interesting to read this book, because after this reading, i have now a different view about Daiane de Poitiers. At first, i saw her as a woman who knew how to use her power over a man and make him follow her wishes. Of course, i never saw Catherine De Medici as a good queen. For me she was indeed "La Serpent". But i was surprised to find out, that Daiane de Poitiers, was actually in love with Henri II. Both were really in love for each other, but circumstances couldn't allow their

3 stars is a generous rating for this book. I really considered giving it a 2.The Courtesan is about the lives of Henri II of France and his favourite Diane de Poiters. I found the depiction of the characters to be very one dimensional and cliche.The predictability was practically tragic. Historical Fiction - more than any other genre, imo - depends on the finesse of the author. The reader KNOWS what's going to happen. It's history. The author has to write it so that the reader doesn't think to

Really enjoyable historical fiction. Well researched.