Publisher's Synopsis
Lettres D�������Elisabeth Sophie De Valliere, Part 1: A Louise Hortence De Canteleu, Son Amie (1772) is a novel written by Marie Jeanne De Heurles Riccoboni. The book is a collection of letters written by the titular character, Elisabeth Sophie De Valliere, to her friend Louise Hortence De Canteleu. The novel is set in 17th century France and follows the life of Elisabeth Sophie De Valliere, a woman who falls in love with the King of France, Louis XIV. The book explores themes of love, passion, and the complexities of relationships in a royal court. The letters provide an intimate look into the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters, as well as the political and social climate of the time. Lettres D�������Elisabeth Sophie De Valliere, Part 1: A Louise Hortence De Canteleu, Son Amie is a classic work of French literature and is considered an important example of the epistolary novel genre.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.
