Catherine de' Medici, considered an immigrant, common, and plain, marries into the French royal court as an orphaned teenager, expecting a fortune in dowry to produce many heirs. However, her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry remains unpaid, and she struggles to conceive. Despite these challenges, Catherine uses her intelligence and determination to save her marriage and reigns over France for 50 years, becoming one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown.
Queen Catherine shares her life story with Rahima, a young servant, recountin...