She was the mother of three kings of France and the legendary Queen Margot. She was nicknamed the “Black Widow” and was denounced as a “poisoner” and “warlock.” She is considered the culprit of the monstrous massacre on St. Bartholomew's Night. But it’s worth looking at the fate of Catherine de’ Medici more or less objectively, and most of these accusations crumble to dust. "Ruthless poisoner"? But not a single murder of which she is suspected has been proven. Incitement to the St. Bartholomew Massacre? But Catholics, not unreasonably, considered their actions to be forced self-defense. "Black Widow"? But it was thanks to Catherine that the French court acquired its inherent splendor, and French cuisine acquired its sophistication. It was she who invented pantaloons and high heels, and introduced the fashion for corsets and ice cream. This amazing woman was friends with Nostradamus and... was the mistress of her own husband! Read the true story of love, motherhood and loss of the most mysterious French queen, whose heart secrets have not yet been solved! The book was also published under the title “Catherine de Medici. Mistress of her own husband.”