9780265028872 - Le Roman de la Vingtième Année (Classic Reprint) de Gachons, Jacques Des (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Louise de Monincourt, a young woman seeking a suitable husband in 18th century France. As she navigates the complexities of court life and the expectations placed upon women of her time, she finds herself at the center of a plot to free the king from the control of his manipulative advisor, Cardinal Fleury. Alongside the charming and idealistic Jean de Castreau, Louise embarks on a mission to give Louis XV the agency to rule independently. The author provides a rich historical backdrop, immersing the reader in the lavish and often treacherous world of the French court. The book explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for individual freedom within a society bound by tradition. It also sheds light on the powerful role women played behind the scenes in shaping the course of history, making this book a captivating and thought-provoking read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.