Marie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles by Kathryn Lasky

In which young Maria Antonia, a princess in Austria. One day she learns that she is to be married to Prince Louis Auguste, next in line for the French throne! She starts to learn the French ways and dress in the French style. When she gets to the French border she must leave everything that had in Austria (including her clothes) behind to be French! When she meets her husband he does not talk to her much. She is very lonely for months and is watched constantly, but eventually they become friends. After she shows Louis how to make a snowball he does a little dance and says "I have the most wonderful wife in the world! She is the most talented, beautiful creature on God's earth."

I learned a LOT about Marie Antoinette in this book. Before reading it, the only thing I knew about her was that she misplaced her head. It was not Louis and Marie's fault that they stunk at ruling. They were not taught the right things about ruling. I learned that the hair fashion at the time was CRAZY!!! Women have whole scenes put into their wigs. I have a lot more sympathy for Marie Antoinette now.

This is in the Royal Diaries series.

Recommended for people who like: Maire Antoinette (Or if you don't like her...READ THIS BOOK!) the French, and crazy fashion.