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During religious wars in France, Marguerite de Valois, a Catholic, marries Henry de Navarre, a Protestant and the future king, in a political union meant to bring peace between warring factions. Set against the backdrop of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, this novel follows Margot as she navigates the treacherous waters of court intrigue, forbidden love, and political manipulation. Caught between her family's ambitions and her own desires, Margot must use her wit and charm to survive in a world where loyalty is currency and betrayal is commonplace.