Madame De Maintenon by Veronica Buckley
Tells the story of Francoise d'Aubigne's progress from governess to royal mistress and thence, in secret, to the compromised position of Louis' uncrowned Queen. This book presents a rags-to-riches tale of the marquise de Maintenon that reveals each layer of the vibrant and shocking world that was France in the age of Louis XIV.
'Ms Buckley has written an admirably balanced life with a wealth of biographical detail and great sympathy for her subject' The Economist Praise for Christina, Queen of Sweden: 'A stunning debutVeronica Buckley writes with immense style, vitality and great humanity. As compelling as the most riveting of novels' Alison Weir 'An impressive first biography Fascinating' Antonia Fraser, The Times
Veronica Buckley was born in New Zealand. Wide-ranging studies in several countries led to her work in diverse fields from music to the computing industry. After doctoral research in history at Oxford, she turned to full-time writing. She lives in Vienna with her husband, writer Philipp Blom.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747580980 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747580987 |
| Title | Madame De Maintenon |
| Author | Veronica Buckley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2008-06-16 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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