The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII — Volume 2

** "The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent" by Julia Pardoe is a historical narrative that captures the dramatic story of Marie de Medicis, spotlighting her journey to become Queen and the power struggles she faced as regent after her husband, King Henri IV, was murdered. This volume opens with a look at Marie de Medicis's elaborate coronation, highlighting the grand event and personal conflicts among the nobles. When Marie becomes regent, the story shows how she keeps her calm at first but also deals with being a widow. The story retells the events of the king’s death to highlight her efforts to take control and handle the political problems of being a regent. **