What better way to commemorate the record cold weather than with a cold weather quote. Let’s f
What better way to commemorate the record cold weather than with a cold weather quote. Let’s face it they had winter in the 16th century too—and without the benefit of central heating. In my novel MÉDICIS DAUGHTER one of the earliest scenes is set in the winter as the youngest French Princess, Marguerite de Valois, sets out on her journey to adulthood on a very cold day indeed. ENJOY THIS EXCERPT FROM MÉDICIS DAUGHTER … Winter 1564— Fontainebleau, France“Dear God, the cold!”It must be the hundredth time my gouvernante has uttered these words, or something very like, in the last three days. “It was also cold in Amboise,” I reply, trying to keep my voice cheerful while repressing an urge to kick Madame in the shins as she sits acrossfrom me in the coach. How can she think of the cold at a time like this? “There were fi res at Amboise, Your Highness, and chimneys that drew properly.” When we stopped at Nemours last evening, Madame was nearly smothered, thanks to an ill- maintained flue. Well, she can hardly blame me: I wanted to continue on to Fontainebleau, as it could not be more than another two hours’ ride. Madame, however, insisted we stop. She wanted me freshly dressed and looking my best for our arrival at the château, for my arrival at Court.Court— since word came a fortnight ago that I was summoned, I have thought of nothing else. I am going to join the Court, and the Court ensemble will depart upon the largest royal progress ever undertaken. MÉDICIS DAUGHTER. Copyright © 2015 by Sophie Perinot. All rights reserved. -- source link
#historical fiction#valois#cw reign#charles ix#book excerpt#historical novel