"Napoleon and Blücher: An Historical Novel" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel set during the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on King Frederick William of Prussia as he deals with a difficult alliance with Napoleon and mourns the death of his Queen Louisa. The story includes historical figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, suggesting that the book will explore the ideas of devotion, desire for power, and the difficult relationships between countries in Europe at the time. The book starts with King Frederick William thinking about his queen's death and the problems Napoleon has caused, while his conversations with Chancellor Hardenberg expose the political strain as Napoleon prepares for war against Russia, indicating future conflict.
Napoleon and Blücher: An Historical Novel
By L. (Luise) Mühlbach
Amidst political turmoil and personal grief in Prussia, a king is caught in a web of loyalty and ambition during Napoleon's rise to power.
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About the AuthorLuise Mühlbach was the pen name of Clara Mundt, a German writer best known for her works of historical fiction, which enjoyed a wide, though short-lived popularity. Frederick the Great and His Court and many of her other novels have been translated into English.
Luise Mühlbach was the pen name of Clara Mundt, a German writer best known for her works of historical fiction, which enjoyed a wide, though short-lived popularity. Frederick the Great and His Court and many of her other novels have been translated into English.
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