At just thirteen years old, Maria Antonia of Austria faces a destiny she never chose. To secure a powerful political alliance, she is betrothed to the future king of France. Overnight, she must leave her childhood behind and transform into Marie Antoinette. Preparing to become a queen is exhausting. She must learn to speak perfect French, dress in elaborate gowns, and follow the strict, suffocating rules of the royal court. When she finally arrives at the dazzling Palace of Versailles, she finds herself isolated and surrounded by strangers. While she lives a life of unimaginable luxury, the ordinary people of France are suffering from hunger and poverty just outside the palace gates. Told through the intimate pages of her diary, this captivating story reveals the private fears and hopes of a young princess trying to find her place in a world that is hurtling toward a violent revolution.