Ages 9 to 12 years. Before falling victim to the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette -- the young, pretty queen who is credited for proclaiming, "Let them eat cake" -- lived a life of excess in the French court while her people starved. While most accounts of Marie Antoinette discuss her lavish behaviour, this book looks at her roles as a mother, a wife, and a trend-setter. Lively illustrations and an appealing story bring to life the woman whose extravagance incited a revolution.