Abundance, a Novel of Marie Antoinette

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The narrative follows Marie Antoinette's tumultuous journey from a hopeful young bride to a target of public scorn amidst France's political upheaval. Initially embracing her role and her new country, she faces personal disappointment as her marriage remains unconsummated, leaving her without an heir. As economic strife and social unrest grow, she remains oblivious to the mounting crises, leading to her downfall. Once adored by the people, she becomes a symbol of royal excess, ultimately entangled in the violence of the Revolution's Terror.