Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Complete

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Step inside the gilded halls of Versailles with Charlotte-Elisabeth de Brühl, Duchess of Orléans, in her definitive memoir of the Sun King's court. As a lady-in-waiting who served Louis XIV for decades, the Duchess offers an insider's account of the most glamorous era in French history — from the king's early reign to the turbulent Regency. Her writing is elegant and observant, capturing the grandeur and the private moments of the monarchy.\n\nThis complete edition brings together her comprehensive memoirs in a single volume. You will experience the opulence of the court, the intrigues of Versailles, and the Duchess's own reflections on loyalty and life at the center of French power. A must-read for lovers of historical fiction, French history, and the memoirs of the European aristocracy.