Publisher's Synopsis
""A Queen of Napoleon's Court: The Life Story of Desiree Bernadotte"" by Catherine Bearne is a biography of Desiree Bernadotte, a woman who rose to prominence during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. Born in 1777 in Marseille, France, Desiree was the daughter of a wealthy merchant family. She was married off at a young age to a soldier named Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, who would later become King of Sweden and Norway.Desiree was known for her beauty and charm, and she quickly became a favorite of Napoleon's court. She was appointed as a lady-in-waiting to Napoleon's wife, Empress Josephine, and she became a confidante to both Napoleon and Josephine.Despite her close relationship with the emperor, Desiree's life was not without its challenges. She suffered several miscarriages and struggled to conceive a child. She also faced political turmoil as Napoleon's empire began to crumble.After Napoleon's defeat, Desiree and her husband were exiled to Sweden, where Jean-Baptiste was eventually crowned king. Desiree became queen consort and played an important role in Swedish politics.""A Queen of Napoleon's Court"" provides a detailed account of Desiree's life, from her early years in Marseille to her time at Napoleon's court and her later years as queen of Sweden. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of European royalty and the tumultuous era of Napoleon's reign.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
