Two+Dianas

=//Two Dianas.// = ​Alexander Duma. Two Dianas is a novel, telling about one of the most tragical moments in the history of France XVI century - the beginning of religious civil strife between Catholics and Protestants. The action of the book begins on May, 1551 in France, more precisely, in a small village of Montgomery. The main characters of the book are: Gabriel - the successor of one of the most ancient and notable families of France - Montgomery, Diana de Castro - the daughter of the king of France, Henry of the second, Gabriel's father, the missing person - the count of Montgomery and Diana de Poitiers - a favourite of the king which he loved very much. The intrigue is developed round these four characters. Diana's and Gabriel's love story, Gabriel's desire to revenge for the father and Diana's de Poitiers intrigues against all circumstances set forth above, for the sake of the benefit. Not to let anybody to take the throne, Diana de Poitiers is ready to spoil any life even the native daughter. I consider that this novel should be read, because, having read this book, I have learnt a lot of new about XVI century. But it isnot only useful, but also it is very interesting. Though it is also classics, but this book is up to date. When thirst of a profit and the power eclipses heart and mind, the book "Two Dianas" shines as lighttower, showing that valour, honour and nobleness are attractive irrespective of time, the country and a nationality. Magomrdova Patimat