Publisher's Synopsis
Madame Dubarry, The King�������s Mistress: A Romantic Story From The French Of Jean De La Hire (1902) is a historical romance novel written by Jean De La Hire. The book tells the story of Jeanne B�����cu, a beautiful young woman who rises from humble origins to become the mistress of King Louis XV of France. The novel is set in 18th century France and follows the life of Jeanne as she navigates the treacherous world of the French court. Despite her lack of noble birth, Jeanne catches the eye of the king and becomes his favorite mistress. She quickly rises to power and wealth, but her enemies at court plot against her, and she must use all her wit and charm to maintain her position.The book is a tale of love, ambition, and betrayal, as Jeanne struggles to balance her loyalty to the king with her own desires and aspirations. Through her eyes, readers are transported to the glittering world of the French court, with its lavish parties, political intrigue, and scandalous affairs.Originally written in French, this English translation of Madame Dubarry, The King�������s Mistress is a classic work of historical fiction that has stood the test of time. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of history's most notorious mistresses, and the complex web of relationships that defined the French court during the 18th 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.
