Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 1 Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen

"Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 1" by Mme. Campan is a window into the extravagant and dangerous world of the French court before the revolution, as seen through the eyes of the Queen's First Lady in Waiting. The memoir shares insider stories about Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI, revealing the queen's struggles with court rules and the growing anger of the people. From the early days of the queen's marriage to the rising tensions that sparked a revolution, the book paints a picture of a royal family surrounded by luxury, but also facing immense pressure and political turmoil, all while the author navigates the tricky landscape of the court to defend the Queen's reputation.