Author: Du Hausset, Mme.
Synopsis:
'Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 1: Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe' offers a captivating glimpse into the opulent and scandalous world of the French courts during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Through the eyes of Madame Du Hausset, a lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and the Princess Lamballe, readers are transported into the inner workings of the royal court, where power, intrigue, and romance intertwine. As these two women navigate the treacherous waters of court life, they witness the rise and fall of influential figures, the lavish excesses of the aristocracy, and the tumultuous events leading up to the French Revolution.
Genres:
Historical fiction, Memoir, Biography
Themes:
Power and politics, Intrigue and scandal, Love and romance, Social class and inequality
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