Désirée
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Annemarie Selinko
Binding: Hardback
Published: WILLIAM HEINEMANN LTD, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This historical romance chronicles the extraordinary life of a young woman who rises from humble beginnings to become a queen, set against the tumultuous backdrop of Napoleonic Europe. It intimately details her complex relationships with two of history's most powerful figures: Napoleon Bonaparte, her first love, and Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, who would become her husband and the future King of Sweden. The narrative presents a captivating personal perspective on the grand political and social upheavals of the early 19th century, illustrating the human drama behind monumental historical events. With wit and emotional depth, Desirée uncovers the challenges and triumphs of a woman navigating love, loyalty, and destiny amidst a changing world.
Author: Annemarie Selinko
Binding: Hardback
Published: WILLIAM HEINEMANN LTD, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This historical romance chronicles the extraordinary life of a young woman who rises from humble beginnings to become a queen, set against the tumultuous backdrop of Napoleonic Europe. It intimately details her complex relationships with two of history's most powerful figures: Napoleon Bonaparte, her first love, and Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, who would become her husband and the future King of Sweden. The narrative presents a captivating personal perspective on the grand political and social upheavals of the early 19th century, illustrating the human drama behind monumental historical events. With wit and emotional depth, Desirée uncovers the challenges and triumphs of a woman navigating love, loyalty, and destiny amidst a changing world.