The Last Duchess of Belgarde

By Molly Elliot Seawell

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst revolution, a young woman dreams of life with a notorious duke, unaware of the trials that await her as she steps into a world of love, duty, and societal upheaval.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society History - General Literature Fiction

Released

2021-10-22

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Summary

"The Last Duchess of Belgarde" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a tale set in a restless France, following Trimousette, granddaughter to the indomitable Countess of Floramour, as she anticipates marrying the dashing Duke of Belgarde; the readers meet Trimousette quietly embroidering and imagining her life as a duchess, a stark contrast to her grandmother's worries about the duke's reputation, and her brother's warnings, which all hint at future drama and challenges, exploring love and duty amid societal expectations and revolutionary change.