"The Life-Story of Charlotte de la Trémoille, Countess of Derby" by Mary C. Rowsell is a historical biography that traces the remarkable life of Charlotte de la Trémoille, a woman of noble birth who became a key figure in a period of great upheaval. From her early days in France, where her family's heritage and the shifting politics of the time shaped her upbringing, to her marriage and life in England, the story highlights the difficult choices and cultural clashes that defined her path. Beginning with a glimpse into Charlotte's childhood at the château in Thonars, the book sets the stage for her journey through a world of changing loyalties and personal sacrifices, revealing how she navigated the complex social and political landscape of 17th-century Europe.
The life-story of Charlotte de la Trémoille, Countess of Derby
By Mary C. (Mary Catherine) Rowsell
A noblewoman born into privilege finds herself caught in a whirlwind of political strife and cultural tensions, forcing her to make choices that will forever alter her destiny.
Summary
About the AuthorMary Catherine Rowsell was an English novelist, author of children's fiction, and dramatist. Her education in Belgium and Germany resulted in books based on German folk tales, and on French historical figures. Most of her children's books were set around well-known historical events.
Mary Catherine Rowsell was an English novelist, author of children's fiction, and dramatist. Her education in Belgium and Germany resulted in books based on German folk tales, and on French historical figures. Most of her children's books were set around well-known historical events.
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