I read this for market research only-otherwise I wouldn't have made it past the first two chapters. This was, perhaps, one of the stiffest, most boring books I have ever read. The history surrounding it is interesting, so this is a shame. On a technical note, the writing was flat and dry. Characters were inconsistent and mostly obnoxious. Despite the setting in a pivotal time in French history, nothing really happened until the end, and that felt rushed. Finally, the writing style and execution felt juvenile-as if the author was writing about young adults for 8-10 year olds. 
 Verdict: read something else