The Serpent Queen (2022)

Catherine de Medici, once dismissed as an immigrant and unremarkable, enters the tumultuous 16th-century French court as an orphaned teenager. Her marriage, expected to bring wealth and heirs, quickly reveals harsh truths: her husband loves another, her dowry remains unpaid, and she struggles with infertility. Yet, through sheer intellect and tenacity, Catherine not only sustains her marriage but excels in the ruthless game of monarchy, ultimately ruling France with unmatched prowess for half a century. Her tale is one of resilience and strategic brilliance, redefining the power dynamics of her era.