Publisher's Synopsis
Lettres D�������Elisabeth Sophie De Valliere, Part 1: A Louise Hortence De Canteleu, Son Amie (1772) is a historical novel written by Marie Jeanne De Heurles Riccoboni. The book is written in the form of a series of letters from the main character, Elisabeth Sophie De Valliere, to her friend Louise Hortence De Canteleu. The letters are written during the time of King Louis XIV's reign in France.The novel tells the story of Elisabeth Sophie De Valliere, a young woman who falls in love with the King's brother, the Duke of Orleans. However, their love is forbidden and they are forced to keep their relationship a secret. Elisabeth Sophie's letters to her friend Louise Hortence detail the struggles and challenges she faces as she tries to navigate her forbidden love.Throughout the novel, the reader is transported to the opulent and extravagant world of the French court, where power, politics, and love intertwine. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of women during this time period, and the challenges they faced as they tried to find their place in a male-dominated society.Lettres D�������Elisabeth Sophie De Valliere, Part 1: A Louise Hortence De Canteleu, Son Amie is a beautifully written and engaging historical novel that will transport readers to another time and place. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, romance, and the lives of women in the 17th century.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.
