"Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 6" by Madame de Montespan is a first-person account set in 17th-century France, offering a glimpse into the complex world of King Louis XIV's court through the eyes of a former royal mistress. The story launches with the court traveling through Picardy and Flanders, as the king seeks amusements and political advantages. The narrative explores Madame de Montespan's emotions as she grapples with being sidelined from the king's inner circle and losing her former prominent place. The memoir uncovers the rivalry between her and the new favorite, Madame de Maintenon, as well as the shifting romances that decide the king's heart, presenting a tapestry of royal games, private thoughts, and influence during a period of great historical importance.
Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 6
By Madame de Montespan
Step into scandalous 17th-century France, where a former royal mistress navigates a treacherous court, rivalries bloom, and the King's favor is the most valuable treasure of all.
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About the AuthorFrançoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise of Montespan, commonly known as Madame de Montespan, was a French noblewoman and the most celebrated royal mistress of King Louis XIV. During their romantic relationship, which lasted from the late 1660s to the late 1670s, she was sometimes referred to as the "true Queen of France" due to the pervasiveness of her influence at court.
Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise of Montespan, commonly known as Madame de Montespan, was a French noblewoman and the most celebrated royal mistress of King Louis XIV. During their romantic relationship, which lasted from the late 1660s to the late 1670s, she was sometimes referred to as the "true Queen of France" due to the pervasiveness of her influence at court.
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