Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan), 1836-1840

"Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino" by Dorothée Dino is a historical text compiled by Princesse Radziwill, that presents an intimate portrayal of Parisian high society and political machinations between 1836 and 1840, as seen through the eyes of the Duchesse de Dino, later known as the Duchesse de Talleyrand. Filled with personal stories and thoughtful observations, the memoirs capture her relationships with important people of the era, including her well-known husband, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, and begins by laying out the political scene in France in the early 1830s, starting with a detailed account of a government crisis in Paris, and as the Duchesse shares stories of parties and events, she cleverly points out the strange habits of those around her and the stress inside the government, moving forward through her views on political moves, social conversations, and private thoughts, highlighting both her intelligence and the changing social world.