Publisher's Synopsis
The Ruin of a Princess is a historical novel published in 1912 by D'Angouleme, Duchesse. The novel takes place in France during the 18th century and follows the story of Princess Louise of Savoy, who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to secure her family's political position. The novel explores the themes of love, duty, and betrayal as Princess Louise struggles to navigate her new life as a wife and mother while dealing with the challenges of court politics and the expectations of her family. The story is told through a series of letters and diary entries, providing an intimate look into the thoughts and feelings of the characters. The Ruin of a Princess is a poignant and tragic tale of a woman who sacrifices everything for her family, only to be betrayed by those she loves most.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.
