Alexandre Dumas 
Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty 

Part of an eight-volume cycle about Marie Antoinette ‘The Hero of the People’ focuses on the conflict between King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as to how France should be ruled. It is a novel focused on royal love, distinct from the previous entry ‘The Storming of the Bastille’ which was rife with revolutionary fighting spirit, this entry brings a humanity to the historically disliked royals. It is a fascinating read offering a brand new perspective on some of history’s most infamous figures.-