Queen Margot: The Age of Innocence

by Olivier Cadic, François Gheysens

1569―Queen Elizabeth I of England and King Philippe II of Spain confront each other by proxy. The war between the Protestants and the Catholics is tearing France apart. Margot's hand is the object of a negotiation intended to strengthen the throne of her brother Charles IX, King of France. But Margot is 16 years old, and she has lost her heart to the Duke of Guise. Confronted with reasons of State and with every possible ambition, the princess is plunged into an intrigue that is beyond her.

Genres: Comics

48 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2007

Reviews

[StrictlySequential · Rating 5 out of 5]

Historical fiction at its best:

The gorgeous fold-out front cover allows a detailed two page (its interior sides) dramatis personae that's so desperately needed for such things- without it I would have been lost from the start! Knowing the political landscape with it's factions and motivations is no spoiler- it's necessity.

The stunning art with well-studied backgrounds sets the time and tone while giving character emotion its true colors.

I could go on about all of the elements of story that are enticing but just read it yourself and thank me later.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gosh, very graphic but what a way to try and understand French history. A time of violence and being of royal blood was often more about the good of the country than about personal fulfillment.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated and historically correct - will continue with the series!

[Frederick Tan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of Princess Margot who later on become the Queen of France when she married King Henry IV. This is the first part of a trilogy.