Ernestine

 My Rating-4/5

I got my hands upon a manuscript of a yet to be published historical fiction novel through my contact with the author via goodreads. 

  I was asked to review the book and hereby is my honest review.

 This book has been based  with the backdrop of the French revolution. This is mainly centred around Ernestine who was the adopted daughter of the last French king Louise.

 Due to the fact that Ernestine was not a royal heir in the legal sense,our history has forgotten her and her loyalty towards the royal family and how she did not leave their side till the end despite having a chance to do so and thereby,leading a peaceful life.

 In this book,we are also shown the ruckus that occurred during the French revolution and  how people died like a house of cards.

 This book also depicts what kind of atrocities  had to be witnessed by Ernestine after having her entire family killed and how she had to return to humble beginnings once again.

 While reading this book,it is hard to fathom that the author is just a 19 year old kid and this is his debut novel.

 The maturity and depth which is evident in this book makes me excited for its publication  as this book gives you major Jane Austen vibes.

 This is the last photo available of Ernestine and the royal family after which the devastation ensued.