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Sally christies the sisters of versailles is an intriguing romp through louis xvs france. Carefully researched and ornately detailed, the sisters of versailles is the first book in an exciting new historical fiction trilogy about king louis xv, france\s most \wellbeloved\ monarch, and the women who shared his heart and his bed. Set against the lavish backdrop of the french court in the. Such an extraordinary tale makes for compelling reading and. German woman who was acting as nursing sister and talking with one of the wounded. Book 1 of 3 in the mistresses of versailles trilogy series. Theres a lot of juicy drama in the french court during the early years of the 18th century. Louis xiv known as louis the great louis le grand or the sun king le roi soleil, was king. I may be eightyfour years old, and all that i speak of may have happened in the far distance of the past, but in a woman vanity is eternal. Her apartment adjoins that of her younger sister, mme victoire 17331799. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
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