"Borghese's first novel, writing about his ancestors, is a labor of love ... Pauline is a spitfire of a heroine--flawed, petulant, extremely unlikable, and mesmerizing. Throughout, the most compelling evolution is Sophie's as she, like the reader, moves from being enamored with Pauline to disenchanted, but incapable of leaving her." -- Publishers Weekly

"A readable, racy romp." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Historical fiction fans with an intense interest in Bonaparte lore will be intrigued by this account" -- Library Journal