"Definitely a contender for one of the best reads of the year." -Associated Press

"Most impressive... this outstanding novel of the French Revolution is well worth reading." -Historical Novels Review (Editors' Choice Title)

"Delors shines in her portrayal of the late 18th-century women's world." -Publishers Weekly

"An admirable job of depicting the tension, confusion and volatility of an era." -Booklist

"A love story that wrings both heart and soul." -Elena Maria Vidal, author of Trianon