A Rose for Virtue by Norah Lofts

A Rose for Virtue by Norah Lofts

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When her mother marries Napoleon Bonaparte, Hortense Beauharnais finds herself thrust into the turbulent atmosphere of the post-Revolutionary French court, a world ruled by jealousy and malice. With Bonapartre desperate for an heir and the Empress Josephine seemingly unable to bear children, Hortense is pressed to marry Emperor's brother, Louis.

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A Rose for Virtue by Norah Lofts

When her mother marries Napoleon Bonaparte, Hortense Beauharnais finds herself thrust into the turbulent atmosphere of the post-Revolutionary French court, a dangerous world ruled by jealousy and malice. With Bonapartre desperate for an heir and the Empress Josephine seemingly unable to bear children, Hortense is pressed to marry the Emperor's brother, Louis. Browbeaten and mistreated by her new husband, Hortense struggles to maintain equilibrium and dreams of the day when she might be able to marry her true love.
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ISBN 13 9780752448718
ISBN 10 0752448714
Title A Rose for Virtue
Author Norah Lofts
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2009-02-23
Number of pages 255
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.