The Princess of Cleves

Author: La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne)

Synopsis:

In the court of 16th century France, the beautiful and virtuous Princess of Cleves finds herself torn between duty and desire when she catches the eye of the dashing Duke of Nemours. As she navigates the treacherous waters of courtly love and political intrigue, the Princess must make choices that will shape her destiny and challenge the conventions of her time.

Genres: Historical fiction, romance, drama

Themes: Love and duty, societal expectations, the constraints of gender, power dynamics, the pursuit of happiness

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