This book was one of the best novels I have read in long time. When the family lives in a castle. The young child is shot from the rooftop. They are planning a wedding in Paris so this is upsetting. People line the streets wanting to see the wedding from the Louvre to the Notre Dame cathedral. Aimeric tried to convince himself it is good for the kingdom. Marguerite de Valois is the bride. Today a princess tomorrow a queen. Wedding day Galvador said with approval. A true princess of royal blood. Onep is catholic and one is not.
The girl, Alis, who is shot has to stay home. The family goes to paris
Make a long story short. There is an uprising in Paris. Marta 9 year old slip out of the house and can't get back to her family. The family cannot find her so they leave and go home without the 9 year old .over the years they try to find her. .after 12 years of yearning they finally find her. A grown woman .Need to read the book I found very interesting.

The City of Tears is a fantastic second installment in this series. Mosse vividly brings to life an era of history that many don't know about and the myriad of issues inherent to it. I really loved all the characters and watching them tredge through these times. The story's stakes are high and are worked out in a nice way.

The City of Tears is a hit with me, the second book in the Burning Chambers series. A families plight to stay together during the Religious wars with the Huguenots being persecuted... historically interesting along with the storyline makes this a good book to read... i look forward to a third in this seriesi

4. Beautifully written historical absorbing novel about the religious wars in France and the Netherlands during the mid 1500s, with various twists and turns. I loved Labyrinth and Sepulcre but less enamored with her recent ones such as The Taxidermist's Daughter or The Winter Ghosts. This novel was on a par with the earlier ones. Ms Mosse does impeccable research and her novel totally captivated me from beginning to end. Characters very well developed.

Fascinating story

This is another fascinating story from Kate Mosse. Like her previous books, it is long and complex, meticulously researched, and expands on a period of history that I had not studied. Although another great book, I found myself depressed about all the violence in the name of religion.

Thank you to the publisher who lent me a time limited e-arc via netgalley with no obligation. This review is optional and my own opinion.

After reading The Burning Chambers, I was excited to follow Minou in her new adventures. Having left France to seek refuge in Amsterdam, the couple still finds itself at the heart of tensions between Catholics and Protestants. Like in the first novel, Kate Mosse offers in The City of Tears a strong plot with a lot of suspense, drama and romance.
Action is a bit too dramatic and fast-paced for me at times, but the historical descriptions of Amsterdam and Chartres are truly delightful and I look forward to the final unravelling of the family mystery.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review! Unfortunately, I attempted to read and just could not get into the story - this one just wasn't for me. I am a fan of Kate Mosse and do look forward to trying more of her books in the future.

The City of Tears, or a 16th-century story about family and power. I did no expect to enjoy this book as much as I did since I did not read The Burning Chambers. So this novel can definitely be read as a standalone. This is a thick, 560-pages long book, but Kate Mosse is such a talented storyteller that time will simply fly: from the vivid landscape description of places such as Paris and Amsterdam, to the well-developed and so-not-cliche characters, I finished this book asking for more. I know TCOT has just been released but, when is the next installment coming out?? I fell head over heels in love with characters Marta Reydon/Marie Cabanel and Louis and I need to know what is going to happen next! The ending is a real cliffhanger!

As you can see, this book gets you hooked while educating you a bit on the Holy Wars of Northern Europe in the 1500s. I am officially a Mosse fan and I am adding Chambers to my TBR.

I recommend this book to all Ken Follett fans as well as those enjoying Historical Fiction family sagas.

Thank you so much Net Galley and Minotaur Books for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have tried reading this book but I really couldn't get into it.
I think I will give up on trying to read Kate Mosse books because I have really been struggling with her books.

This just isn't for me.

Loved it - another exceptionally good book by Kate Mosse! Mosse completely captures her chosen time period of the late 1500's and the religious wars in France and elsewhere between the Catholics and the Huguenots. Set in France and Amsterdam, Book 2 of the Burning Chambers series continues the story of Minou and Piet and their life during those decades of upheaval. It has been awhile since I read the Burning Chambers, so getting back into the story took me a little longer than I would have liked. But this is just a fascinating story of love, family, and life during that time, with plenty of action, triumphs and tragedies, heroes and villains to keep you wondering what happens next. Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press/Mintaur for the e-arc. Solid 4.5 stars - rounded down for throwing in an obligatory gay character for no reason, however briefly mentioned. Highly recommend if you like history / historical fiction.

The city of tears by Kate Mosse
Kate Mosse has created many stories covering different eras in France from Wold War Two to the Cather slaughters in the medieval world. Each novel stands alone but you are always drawn to read the other titles in each series.
Mosse pulls no punches and violence and cruelty are not shied away from in the events she describes. The research is so well done you really feel that you are living these events with the characters she creates. The city of tears describes the persecution of the Huguenots in France which led Minou and her family to Amsterdam. Louis is born in France and taken into service by a catholic cardinal. The links between these characters becomes clear as we read on. Love, secrets and betrayals all take place in this novel and you will want to read the other titles in this series for the full story..

With all my love for France, Alexander Dumas and Henry of Navarre I could not give this book more than 3 stars.
I do understand that this is the second book in the series. However, author could give a bit more levy to the new readers. Author assumes too much in thinking reader can pick up and move on. Also, I found too many names a bit confusing.
Religious Wars, Europe, royal dynasties, love affairs. What more could lover of historical fiction want? As it turns out I wanted more. The City of Tears did not seduced me and take me on the journey...

I was very intrigued by this story and found it to be interesting and unique. Very much enjoyed it. Thank you publisher and netgalley for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

Though I haven't read the first book, I was still able to read this book as a stand-alone. If there is one thing I love about K. Mosse its the amazing way she blends history and a fictional story together to weave a tale that would the reader through time and space into the hearts of her characters.

She makes history interesting again. This story will take you back to the time between the battle of religions, between the Hughuenots and the Catholics. A time full of fear and loss, when the people knew grief and hardships. It's spot on

** I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and St. Martin Press. I am voluntarily leaving a review. **

The City of Tears by Kate Mosse is a journey of 23 years, from 1572 to 1594, during the years of religious wars in France, between the Catholics and various Protestant groups. It was a bloody time that saw much upheaval. Primary in this journey are Minou and Piet, her husband. Minou was French; Piet had been born in the Netherlands but was now French. They lived in a villa in Puivert with Minou's father and aunt, her brother and sister, and her and Piet's two children. Near the beginning of the book, Alis, the sister, was shot, as she stood high on the walls of the keep. She survived, but the stress was too much for her father (and Minou's) who died that night. The family, most of it kept to their plan of making the many-weeks journey to Paris to see the wedding of Marguerite de Valois to Henry of Navarre which many hope would heal the rift in France by joining the two factions in marriage. In fact, it got worse. Within days there was a massacre in Paris that spread too all of France. Minou's brother was killed, and her daughter was lost, although she could never bring herself to admit that Marta was dead. The story progresses through the family's years in Amsterdam, where they were relatively safe, and their reunion with their long-lost daughter. All of the story is written in blood. Very sad.

It took a little to get into this book. It was several stories that took time to come together. It was written coldly at first, with little opportunity to bond with the characters. As it progressed, the characters came closer, although it was all very formal. The story offers a glimpse into a very bloody time in history, all over religion, as is often the case, although it is often not all within one country. It is a story of deceit, greed, madness, and love. By the middle of the book it had become a page-turner; by the end it was a saga. I recommend for lovers of historical fiction. It is not for the casual reader as it will take some effort.

I received a free ARC of The City of Tears from Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions and interpretations expressed herein are solely my own. #netgalley #thecityoftears

The City of Tears by Kate Mosse, published by St. Martin's Press, is book two in her The Burning Chambers Series. I recommend to read the books in order.
The storyline is set in historical France/ Netherlands in the 15 hundereds and tells the story of Minou Jolbert and her family.
A time and sitten piece inthe time of the french wars of religion. A historical love story in the time of war, well written, unputdownable, a great read.

I have long been a fan of Kate Mosse’s books, so I was thrilled to read this one. She is the master of the epic novel, weaving history, fiction, family, adventure, and love together in unforgettable books.

Kate Mosse has become one of my favorite historical fiction authors because of her interesting choices of placement and characters! She is so original, and obviously does her research before she sits down to pen a suspenseful, edge of your seat thriller that has everything: love, danger, history. Highly recommended for all her books, including this one..

Well, it's official: Kate Mosse is still the queen of impeccably researched historical fantasy/fiction. City of Tears brings us all the wonder and emotion of the first book and then some, transporting the reader in the unique way the author has exhibited since The Labyrinth. I loved this one and fans of Historical Fiction will as well.

The City of Tears is historical fiction but is based on France's holy wars in the sixteenth century. I must confess to knowing next to nothing about this era of time, but the author made both the history and the storyline enjoyable. This book is the second in a series, but you do not need to read the first, The Burning Chambers, to understand what is happening. Set in 1572, it spans twelve years, beginning with Minou Joubert and her husband Piet, who travel to Paris for a royal wedding between Catholics and Huguenots.

While in Paris for the wedding, the unthinkable happens, and marauders begin a murderous rampage of the city. Minou and Piet’s young daughter Marta is missing from their home, but they must quickly leave Paris without her and, with the help of friends, land in Amsterdam to start over again. They are successful in starting over, but their marriage suffers from the guilt of leaving their daughter behind.

Twelve years later, a young woman has been spotted resembling Minou with her blue and green eyes, and they are sure it is Marta. They decide to return to France to search for their daughter.

This book was an excellent story about the human condition of forging on despite the despair of grief. Minou’s grief was palpable, and I could almost feel it. She knew her daughter was still alive even when her husband accepted her death. I enjoyed this book thoroughly and look forward to reading the first and last in the series. I thank Net Galley and the publisher, St. Martin’s Press, for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion. I gave it four stars.