Girl on the Golden Coin

Posted on 07 April 2017 by Marci Jefferson

Impoverished and exiled to the French countryside after the overthrow of the English Crown, Frances Stuart survives merely by her blood relation to the Stuart Royals But in 1660, the Restoration of Stuart Monarchy in England returns her family to favor Frances discards threadbare gowns and springs to gilded Fontainebleau Palace, where she soon catches King Louis XIV s eye But Frances is no ordinary court beauty, she has Stuart secrets to keep and people to protect The king turns vengeful when she rejects his offer to become his Official Mistress He banishes her to England with orders to seduce King Charles II and stop a war.Armed in pearls and silk, Frances maneuvers through the political turbulence of Whitehall Palace, but still can t afford to stir a scandal Her tactic to inspire King Charles to greatness captivates him He believes her love can make him an honest man and even chooses Frances to pose as Britannia for England s coins Frances survives the Great Fire, the Great Plague, and the debauchery of the Restoration Court, yet loses her heart to the very king she must control Until she is forced to choose between love or war.On the eve of England s Glorious Revolution, James II forces Frances to decide whether to remain loyal to her Stuart heritage or, like England, make her stand for Liberty Her portrait as Britannia is minted on every copper coin There she remains for generations, an enduring symbol of Britain s independent spirit and her own struggle for freedom. Read Girl on the Golden Coin By Marci Jefferson – kino-fada.fr Find this and other reviews at was very nervous about picking up Marci Jefferson s Girl on the Golden Coin, not because it is a debut, but because the book has been hyped to such an extent that I feared an experience similar to the one I had with Kate Alcott s The Dressmaker My worry was so real that I actually considered holding off a while when I received an ARC edition of the book for review Doing my best to ignore my apprehension, I ultimately dec Find this and other reviews at was very nervous about picking up Marci Jefferson s Girl on the Golden Coin, not because it is a debut, but because the book has been hyped to such an extent that I feared an experience similar to the one I had with Kate Alcott s The Dressmaker My worry was so real that I actually considered holding off a while when I received an ARC edition of the book for review Doing my best to ignore my apprehension, I ultimately decided waiting would only delay the inevitable and so I dove in, hoping my concern would dissipate in short order It was a hope that was quickly fulfilled and I soon found myself enad with the story of Frances life in the glittering opulence of both the French and English courts.Girl on the Golden Coin has much to commend it, but my favorite aspect of this piece was how Jefferson approached the women in Charles life Frances Stuart, Lady Castlemaine and Catherine of Braganza are individually distinct personalities which ...As a fan girl of King Charles II, it is only natural that I am also fascinated by his mistresses Although I adore Nell Gwynne as my favorite the other women are compelling, as well Marci Jefferson reveals the role of Frances Stuart in her debut novel, Girl on the Golden Coin.At this juncture of my many years of reading both history and historical fiction text I can pretty much scan a book and know if it will please me Girl on the Golden Coin instantly caused trepidation but its prom As a fan girl of King Charles II, it is only natural that I am also fascinated by his mistresses Although I adore Nell Gwynne as my favorite the other women are compelling, as well Marci Jefferson reveals the role of Frances Stuart in her debut novel, Girl on the Golden Coin.At this juncture of my many years of reading both history and historical fiction text I can pretty much scan a book and know if it will please me Girl on the Golden Coin instantly caused trepidation but its promises of scandal, intrigue, and duplicity surrounding Frances Stuart insisted I proceed As I suspected I was let down Big time Girl on the Golden Coin is best described as a Stuart High School drama filled with squealing, giggles, and shrugs The novel isfiction than history and fails to bring the era to life Yes, there are some illustrative descriptions but overall, the authenticity is lacking as the focus is on teen ...Set in the late 17th century, Marci Jefferson s female protagonist is none other than the beautiful Frances Stuart, a woman pursued by one monarch which she escapes , only to fall into bed with another I felt that this was an okayish read as it took me sev...Author Interview Giveaway Let Them Read Books Oh, how I was looking forward to this book I love reading about Restoration England and the Merry Monarch and his licentious court And I love reading about lesser known people whose impact on history gets outshone by the light of the bright stars of their age History may remember Frances Stuart simply as the only woman who managed not to succumb to King Charles II s charms and that is highly debatable but she was also the face of Britannia, Author Interview Giveaway Let Them Read Books Oh, how I was looking forward to this book I love reading about Restoration England and the Merry Monarch and his licentious court And I love reading about lesser known people whose impact on history gets outshone by the light of the bright stars of their age History may remember Frances Stuart simply as the only woman who managed not to succumb to King Charles II s charms and that is highly debatable but she was also the face of Britannia, chosen because the king felt she was the embodiment ...Marci Jefferson spins a spirited yarn in GIRL ON THE GOLDEN COIN, a Restoration novel packed with beribboned courtiers and ebullient dialogue, and the utterly likeable and cunning Frances Stuart, distant cousin of King Charles II A re...Flirtations of the most dangerous and serious sort entangle Frances Stuart first in the court of Louis XIV and then in the Restoration court of Charles II Despite the luscious gowns and extravagant jewels she wins for herself, we don t envy her the high wire balancing act she must maintain as she tries to win first one king s influence and then another, while concealing the tragic secrets that would destroy her family and herself That she manages to hold onto her virginity and her dignity for Flirtations of the most dangerous and serious sort entangle Frances Stuart first in the court of Louis XIV and then in the Restoration court of Charles II Despite the luscious gowns and extravagant jewels she wins for herself, we don t envy her the high wire balancing act she must maintain as she tries to win first one king s influence and then another, while concealing the tragic secrets that would destroy her family and herself That she manages to hold onto her virginity and her dignity for much of this engaging book while obeying the selfish commands of various powerful women and men is a testament to the inner strength and resiliency of France...Although I have read much about Charles II and his many mistresses, I have read little about Frances Stuart She serves as our narrator, so it was very surprising to me that I didn t feel like I really got to know her, on the surface yes, but in depth, no Still it was an interesting and quick read and I did enjoy much of this book The court, their clothes, the political maneuvering, the mistresses, the key players were all present as was the whole religion debate Loved the author s note becau Although I have read much about Charles II and his many mistresses, I have read little about Frances Stuart She serves as our narrator, so it was very surprising to me that I didn t feel like I really got to know her, on the surface yes, but in depth, no Still it ...I have been dying to read this book since last June, when I hosted the author on my blog ahead of the Historical Novel Conference Since then, there s been a lot of buzz about this book because one, the author is sweet and adorable and I just want to eat her up with a spoon and two, the novel has a staggeringly gorgeous cover click the image for the full blown hi res version As it turns out, there s a pretty fabulous story here, too Set between 1661 and 1688, at the height of the Restoration I have been dying to read this book since last June, when I hosted the author on my blog ahead of the Historical Novel Conference Since then, there s been a lot of buzz about this book because one, the author is sweet and adorable and I just want to eat her up with a spoon a...No dear readers, do not try to adjust your screen yes, you are really are seeing a review from me It s been longer than I care to since I ve written my last review But with having two babies in two years and my own growing business I ve been a tad busy so I do hope you ll forgive me What better way to end a reviewing drought than with Marci Jefferson s spectacular debut, Girl on the Golden Coin Set during two of the most intriguing courts in Europe s history, that of Louis XIV of France, t No dear readers, do not try to adjust your screen yes, you are really are seeing a review from me It s been longer than I care to since I ve written my last review But with having two babies in two years and my own growing business I ve been a tad busy so I do hope you ll forgive me What better way to end a reviewing drought than with Marci Jefferson s spectacular debut, Girl on the Golden Coin Set during two of the most intriguing courts in Europe s history, that of Louis XIV of France, the Sun King and Charles II of England, the Merry Monarch , readers are treated to a veritable tour de force of court machinations, where loyalties are tested and often found wanting , and a girl s innocence...Marci Jefferson struck gold with her debut novel Bringing us two royal courts full of interest and intrigue, Louis XIV of France and Charles II of England Plenty of drama not without twists and turns, all involving a beautiful virtuous girl caught in the crossfire of manipulation and politics, Frances Stuart Frances Stuart is intelligent, and empathetic for circumstances out of her control A deep rooted family secret forces her to play into the political hand forced upon her Frances proves Marci Jefferson struck gold with her debut novel Bringing us two royal courts full of interest and intrigue, Louis XIV of France and Charles II of England Plenty of drama not without twists and turns, all involving a beautiful virtuous girl caught in the crossfire of manipulation and politics, Frances Stuart France...

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07 April 2017

Marci Jefferson