The Rival Queens

Set against the grandeur of Renaissance France, The Rival Queens chronicles the intense and complicated relationship between mother-daughter duo Catherine de' Medici and Marguerite de Valois. As Catherine maneuvers through the treacherous landscape of court politics and orchestrates Marguerite’s marriage to her Protestant cousin Henry of Navarre, their conflicting personalities lead to a fierce rivalry that threatens the stability of the realm. Goldstone's narrative weaves together themes of love, betrayal, and ambition, featuring notable figures like Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, in a vivid historical epic that delves into the shadows of power and courage.