The Rebellious Duchess by Paul F S Dermoncourt
Putting all at risk in a great game of power Princess Marie Caroline married King Louis the Eighteenth of France's nephew-the Duke of Berri (or Berry) shortly after the final defeat of Napoleon and the second restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. Widowed by assassination in 1820 she became a leading figure in the Bourbon court, but had to flee the country in 1830 when Louis's successor-and her father-in-law, Charles the Tenth-was deposed during the July Revolution. The red-haired duchess was never one to take such a set-back lying down and she determined to promote a popular uprising which would topple the Orleanist dynasty and restore the 'legitimate' Bourbon one of which she was a pivotal component. She returned to France in secret to lead an uprising in the Vendee which soon turned sour leaving her a fugitive running for her life. This is the story of a remarkable and strong willed woman who attempted nothing less than the overthrow of a kingdom.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846776427 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846776422 |
| Title | The Rebellious Duchess |
| Author | Paul F S Dermoncourt |
| Series | Women And Conflict |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Leonaur Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 180 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |