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Reach for this book when your child feels like an outsider because of their unique interests, or when they start asking deeper questions about the reality behind history's most famous 'glamorous' figures. It is a perfect bridge for the middle-schooler who loves aesthetic and fashion but is ready to engage with more complex social observations. The story follows Louise, a vintage-obsessed twelve-year-old who travels back to the court of Marie Antoinette. Beyond the beautiful dresses and palace intrigue, the book explores the pressure of public image, the weight of historical expectations, and the discovery that true friendship and justice are more important than any silk gown. It is a vibrant, sophisticated read that balances whimsy with the sobering realities of the French Revolution's beginnings.
