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"The House of de Mailly: A Romance" by Margaret Horton Potter is a historical romance that plunges into the extravagant yet treacherous world of 18th-century France. Inside the court of Louis XV, Claude de Mailly finds himself caught in a web of forbidden love and political games. His growing feelings toward his cousin, the Duchess de Châteauroux, who also holds the King's favor, set the stage for a drama where personal desires clash with royal expectations. As Claude and the Duc de Richelieu are introduced in the narrative with their witty exchange at the Café Procope, the scene is set for the emotional battles that will shape Claude’s destiny, illustrating how love and loyalty dictate one’s social standing, and hinting at the turmoil to come.