A History of Royals discussion

I'm so excited to see that Turner Classic Movies is airing this 3/14 at 2:30pm est. I've been dying to see this, but it isn't available on DVD. I have no idea if it's any good but since I loved Diane Haeger's Courtesan I am looking forward to it. This is about Diane de Poiters and France's King Henry II.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049140/

Thanks so much for posting this one, Rio. I am really interested in reading and seeing more about Diane. I am putting this one on my DVR to record so that I don't miss it.

I have been wanting to see this and Forever Amber for a long while. I had given up since neither is on DVD. TCM takes suggestions, so I was glad to see they listened. Maybe Forever Amber is next?

I've seen it. I remember liking it.

OHHHHHHHHH! DVR here I come! I love their story. So sad...

Allison wrote: "OHHHHHHHHH! DVR here I come! I love their story. So sad..."

Allison, I'm sure you read Diane Haeger's Courtesan. If not you have to. One of my favorites! Poor Catherine de Medici never had a chance.

I did, and that's where I fell in love with their story. She never did, and I can understand her bitterness towards her husband and his lover.
I read the Confessions of Catherine De Medici, and if you're looking for a further read on Diane, don't bother. She is barely mentioned. I have on my TBR shelves The Serpent and the Moon: Two Rivals for the Love of A Renaissance King.

I'm getting interested in this story thanks to the notes above. I think I'm going to put the Courtesan on my TRL.

Sabrina, The Courtesan is a wonderful book. I love Diane Haeger's writing. And the story is awesome. Sigh. Makes me want to re-read it.

Thanks Allison - I'm fairly new at reading historical fiction - I find that I have a lot to catch up on :-) . . but I researched Diane de Poitiers a bit on-line along with reading the descrp. on the books mentioned above. It sounds fascinating and can't wait to start reading.

Don't worry Sabrina, we all have catching up to do. Its impossible to keep up at times. There are always books that are slipping through. I hope you love it, and if you love Haeger's writing, I suggest The Ruby Ring: A Novel as well!

Sabrina you can never catch up! As Allison said The Courtesan was great. One of those rare books that moved and stayed with me. I have The Ruby Ring and The Secret Wife of King George IV in my TBR pile. I have her newest The Queen's Rival: In the Court of Henry VIIIto read next. From what I read about the movie reviews it isn't completely accurate, but what movie is? Being a Goodreads member is definitely the place to get good feedback on historical fiction books. Enjoy!

Rio, You're right. If you love books, this is where you need to be. And I'm so jealous that you have the Queen's Rival!!

ooohhh, I actually have The Queen's Rival on my TBR list. I love all the suggestions. Thanks.

Awesome... thanks again, Rio :)
Setting DVR too!

I just watched it. Great casting all around! Of course they changed historical facts, as they always do, but overall great movie.