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Mar 08, 2008 whatever opinions a person has about the french revolution in general, mistress is an engrossing read for anyone interested in that era. I will to return to it again and again in part or whole for deep nourishment, guidance and support. I wish i had read the book when i was learning about the french revolution in college. It wasnt until i was over halfway through the book that i. Rereading the moon is a harsh mistress marginal revolution. Order of victoria holt books eleanor burford hibbert 19061993 was a british author of historical fiction, gothic fiction and romance novels. Its a great historical fiction about a ladys life during the french revolution. And what makes it such is its sturdy character development and plot development.