I loved this book, which is basically the French Revolution with different names, set in a parallel universe where magic is real. Although it's not a "historical" novel, the rich details make it feel like one, and the characters in particular are wonderfully-drawn. Also, it has one of the few fantasy romances I've really enjoyed, as it shows just how hard it is for people of different social classes to break down their barriers, even amidst a revolution: it's not that easy to just say, "Who cares what other people think and how I was raised?"