Milady

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She was the greatest nemesis of d'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers--but Milady de Winter was so much more than just a villain in their swashbuckling adventures. I've gone by many names though you know me as Milady de Winter- Villainess, seductress, a secondary player in The Three Musketeers story. But we all know history was written by men, and they so often get things wrong. So before you cast judgment, let me tell you of how a girl from the countryside became the most feared woman in all of Europe. A target for antipathy, a name whispered in fear or loathing. I don't need you to like me. I just need to be free. It's finally time I tell my own story. The truth isn't tidy or convenient, but it's certainly more interesting.

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Laura SullivansMiladyis an enthralling historical novel, beautifully crafted and richly detailed. Its fascinating, utterly real characters and spellbinding plot twistswill keep readers breathlessly turning the pages.Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author ofResistance Women

As sharp and merciless as a Musketeers blade, Milady is the historical adventure Ive been waiting for, one that will leave you gasping to the very last page. Adventuress, assassin, and provocatrix, Milady de Winter is an unforgettable heroine, more than a match for any adversary. This is the story Dumas should have told.Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of A Dangerous Collaboration

A woman's place is no longer in the subplot and Milady de Winter is a 17th century heroine destined for the 21st century. With bold, witty writing, and a narrative that rips along, Laura L. Sullivan crafts a compelling novel for a character deserving of her own story. I loved it!Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter

Sullivans adult debut is a rousing tale of spies, love, sex, and death. It is a delightThis is truly entertaining historical fiction, an imaginative retelling of a classic from a new viewpoint.Library Journal (starred review)

"A devious, delectable historical spy confection in which an icing of lavish court intrigue slyly masks heady doses of ripe feminism and lethal social commentary.Miladysnared me in its web from the first pages and I'll be first in line for the film premiere."--Lyndsay Faye, Edgar-nominated author ofJane SteeleandThe Paragon Hotel

Theres nothing more satisfying than a riveting tale with a swash-buckling, cunning female spy at its center. Milady is a worthy addition to the canon of The Three Musketeers, told with well-paced, elegant prose and a keen eye for historical detail. I couldnt put the book down!Heather Webb, Internationally bestselling author of Last Christmas in Paris and Meet Me in Monaco

The clever ending is certain to delight both Dumas fans and newcomers who enjoy historical fiction featuring smart, adventurous, determined women. Booklist

"Penned by one of the best historical novelists we can claim todayThis is historical suspense at its finest, which is exactly what this author is fantastic at delivering. Suspense Magazine

Author Bio

Laura L. Sullivan is the author of five books for middle grade and young adult audiences. This is her adult debut. She lives in Florida with her son.