Louis the Well-Beloved: (French Revolution)
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The first of Jean Plaidy's flamboyant French Revolution series
France eagerly awaits the day the young King, Louis XV, comes of age and breaks free from the rule of his ministers. The country hopes Louis will bring back glory and prosperity to France. However, he is too preoccupied with the thrills of hunting and gambling to notice the power struggle going on in his own court. Soon, the King is introduced to the pleasures of mistresses and a succession of lovers follows. From the gentle persuasions of Madame de Mailley to her overtly ambitious sister, Madame Vintimille, France stands by and watches a King ruled by his women...
Author: Jean Plaidy
Format: Paperback, 368 pages, 129mm x 198mm, 255 g
Published: 2007, Cornerstone, United Kingdom
Genre: General & Literary Fiction
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The first of Jean Plaidy's flamboyant French Revolution series
France eagerly awaits the day the young King, Louis XV, comes of age and breaks free from the rule of his ministers. The country hopes Louis will bring back glory and prosperity to France. However, he is too preoccupied with the thrills of hunting and gambling to notice the power struggle going on in his own court. Soon, the King is introduced to the pleasures of mistresses and a succession of lovers follows. From the gentle persuasions of Madame de Mailley to her overtly ambitious sister, Madame Vintimille, France stands by and watches a King ruled by his women...
Louis the Well-Beloved: (French Revolution)