In 1526, François I walked free from his Spanish jailers — by sending two young princes to take his place. It was a ruthless bargain.
This is a dramatic and interesting piece of history. Thanks, Leyla.
Thank you! He may be one of France’s favorite kings, but he certainly wasn’t perfect!
How telling that it was the women who brought back peace...and how terrible for a king to give away his sons so easily.
You captured the danger and uncertainty of these times so well Leyla, what a fascinating story.
Thank you Ingrid - the women’s success and the king’s heartlessness are the two things that originally drew me into this story…
This is a dramatic and interesting piece of history. Thanks, Leyla.
Thank you! He may be one of France’s favorite kings, but he certainly wasn’t perfect!
How telling that it was the women who brought back peace...and how terrible for a king to give away his sons so easily.
You captured the danger and uncertainty of these times so well Leyla, what a fascinating story.
Thank you Ingrid - the women’s success and the king’s heartlessness are the two things that originally drew me into this story…