The kings and queens of France. Book 1 (987-1498) is a new historical "cheat sheet" from Alexandra Marinina. This time it's French. Paris, Versailles, brilliant kings, daring queens, elegant ladies-in-waiting and brave musketeers… Well, who among us has not been fascinated by France and its history since childhood! With a special "Marinin" humor, the book tells the story of the French kings from Hugo Capet, the founder of the Capetian dynasty to Charles the Eighth of the Valois dynasty. You will find out what kind of people they were, with what talents and shortcomings, what hopes and dreams they lived.