Daughter of Silk by Linda Lee Chaikin
I have been reading several books on historical fiction recently, trying to pick up as much social history and language for the time period as I can. I have not read much about Catherine de Medici, so I cannot tell how accurate the writing is, but I was fascinated by this portrayal of her: her secret viewing spots, her spies, her relationships with her children, the Guises and their niece and her daughter-in-law, Mary Queen of France (later Mary Queen of Scots).
They are seen through the eyes of a seamstress who, with her sister and grandmother, are famous for their silk. They have come to the castle to work on gowns for one of Catherine’s daughters. It is a “lite” tale of intrigue and romance with interesting historical aspects. Check this book out at Karen’s Store.