The Second Empress: A Novel of Napoleon's Court
"Moran has once again proven her skills as a mesmerizing storyteller withThe Second Empress. She gathers her readers into the heart of the story and takes them on an adventure into a world where most would never dare venture. Moran's characters are engaging and her use of historical facts, bits and pieces of correspondence and ephemera tie this story together to create a fascinating tale that won't soon be forgotten.”  —Times Record News“Stunning in form, theme, and plot. . . Don’t hesitate to purchase this beautifully written gem, which is certain to shoot to the top of the charts, if not start a craze for everything Moran.”—Library Journal“Colorful… [a] nicely crafted work of historical fiction.” —Romantic TimesRed Hot Book of the Week, SheKnows.com: “Michelle Moran is beloved by readers of historical fiction for her lively and well-researched novels. . . Marie-Louise may be the character that readers will love, but it is Pauline they will love to hate. . . Moran describes the end of Napoleon's empire in vivid, realistic terms. She wastes no time attempting to make the reader sympathetic for the megalomaniac Napoleon, instead providing compelling -- if not always entirely likable -- characters who must make difficult choices: What is the best way to be loyal to one's family? When does self-respect and self-worth require giving up the person you love?” —SheKnows.com“Compelling fiction. . . Ostensibly the portrait of Marie-Louise of Austria, who became Napoleon’s second wife, the novel’s title could as easily apply to the emperor’s sister, Pauline. . . Another enjoyable historical from Moran.” —Publishers Weekly“This book covers the last six years of Napoleon’s reign… If you like French history you will enjoy this novel.”—British Weekly“The Second Empressis a masterful work of fiction portraying the little known history of Napoleon’s desperate attempt to acquire an heir…The Second Empressis another wonderful read by a fantastic author.” –RomanceJunkies.com