Miho
It is wonderful that a heroin in the 17th century give us a hint for living through the present real life. I think Angelique was not so perfect from her youth. She sometimes behaved even thoughtlessly. However, after having had her own children and having been separated from her beloved husband for a long time, she surely matured mentally as a woman. Various difficulties and grief at the losses of her child and people who had helped Angelique made her really a man of heart. I would like to recommend reading Angelique to every women.

catherine ferguson
'Angelique' stormed into my imagination with the message that a woman could ejoy sex and exercise power and influence ; she undermined the morbid, negative conditioning of my childhood.

Dorothy Howarth
I read these in the '70s, loved them and found them very inspiring. I couldn't bear to throw them or give them away and they are still on my book shelves but I keep passing them on the lookout for other things. I now intend to revisit them. Thanks for reminding me.

Kay Sargent
I remember reading all the Angelique novels then in print with my flatmates forty years ago while studying for a degree in English Literature. They were amusing, entertaining, and enlightening, and definitely not on the course book-list!

Pamela Bridge
I too thought I was the only person who'd read this series of novels (though of course they seem to be extremely popular in libraries). I've read the series in English and French right up to "La Victoire d'Angelique" Are there any more?

Anne Wiltshire
The most amazing series - I borrowed one book from my uncle and was hooked for life. I'm still waiting to read the last three books in the series - i've read the entire series at least six times. Angelique was the complete heroine - a female james Bond without the need for gadgets.

Frances Tecks
Great to see these books on the list. Somehow managed to miss all the discussions on the programme as I am still struggling with the morning timing. Why can't I find a radio that I can programme to record on a timer like the tele/video. Back to the books, fabulous and I regret having Oxfam'd my collection, but what a woman, turned her hand to everything and anything including going to the New World. Certainly gave me the spirit of 'can do'.

moira waller
I am utterley delighted to see tyhese books on the list. I thought that I was the only one to have experienced these brilliant novels . I have always remembered them and would love to read them again . Thank you Womens Hour !

Susan Tremont
Reading Angelique was a revalation to me - such a strong, capable heroine. She inspired me many times and when my life seemed dark I'd often ask myself what Angelique would do. Wonderful books, well-written and plotted. Pity about the appalling covers.

Steve Hall
I'm a man, but Angelique changed my perception of women when I read the books for the first time at 16. They helped me relate to women as equals, helped me to cope with and enjoy "women's lib" and to enjoy the company of strong women. I'm now 52 and have re-read them a dozen times. Angelique was the first female "action hero". The books are brilliantly written and meticulously researched with superb characterisation and are totally gripping. Angelique is a wonderful role model for any woman.

Mairead Curtin
My mother read all the Angelique novels when I was a child. She was very ill for years and I think they were a real distraction for her. I started to read them after she died when I was 11, and I loved every minute of them. Angelique was just so cool and strong and damned sexy. Unfortunately, I still haven't found the perfect French nobleman for me!

caroline Strong
Woman's Hour must attract a certain 40-something listener. I too recall spending hours as a fourteen year old in the 1970's reading the Angelique series. I went on to take a French Degree and after twenty five years have just finally completed my PGCE in order to teach French. It was a watershed then. I wish 'I don't know how she does it' by Allison Pearson had made it on to the list. That is a second watershed for many of my generation.

maggie boyes
I like your listener this morning read this series with two girlfriends aged 14, we loved the books, and as they were considered "naughty" by our parents, they were very much enjoyed!!!

Liane Chen
To categorize this series as "Romance" does not do it justice. It is probably one of the greatest historical novels ever been written!They're brilliantly characterized and written. The authors succeed in transporting the reader to seventeenth century France and American by vividly describing the backdrop of the heroine's life. The meticulous research and humanity reflection made this series of novels true classics and inspires women of generations and cultures.

Sally Jones
Angelique is no shrinking violet. She raised rebellions, stormed round europe, intrigued at court...and ran a cafe! I went into adulthood confident that women were capable of anything, you could be sexy and strong and take on the entire world and be great fun!

Sharlynn Sweeney
This series of books follows the life of an incredible heroine through adventures, ups and downs, and ageing, in a rich historical context involving many continents, religions, and economic categories.