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From shy Austrian princess to vilified French queen. "I am the venom in your veins..." To this day, Marie Antoinette remains a very polarizing and controversial queen. Known for her extravagant fashion and luxurious lifestyle, she quickly became the hated symbol of aristocratic indulgence and depravity. The Revolutionists made her the scapegoat for all of their rage, which led her to the scaffold. This poetry book captures Marie Antoinette's journey from leaving Versailles in 1789 to navigating the Reign of Terror and her untimely demise in 1793. A journey compiled by despair and loss-but that ultimately forged the path for Marie Antoinette to showcase her bravery and resilience. Told in the point of view of the unfortunate Queen, you will experience the highs and lows of her years in captivity. From gilded queen to widow Capet-this book explores Marie Antoinette's plight in a way that is both intimate and raw. Experience history like you never have before in these poems that read like confessions and leave a mark long after you've reached the end.