As the author of my novel Until the Guillotine: A Tale of Two Royals, I believe it's crucial for historic fiction to be true to its time – and at the same time, tell a story that still resonates today.
The “Dear Reader” letter reproduced below replaces a prologue in the book because I wanted readers to know more of the story behind the story – the one the characters can't tell.
It begins with “feel free to skip this”. Here's hoping you'll decide not to…
