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Title: Petticoat Rule
Alternate Title: Petticoat Government
Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Petticoat Rule" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of 18th-century France, intertwining themes of love, ambition, and political intrigue. At its heart are Lydie d'Aumont, the passionate daughter of the French Prime Minister, and Charles Edward Stuart, the exiled English claimant to the throne, as well as other intrigues involving the lavish court where they navigate their fates. The opening of the novel begins with a farewell banquet held in honor of Charles Edward Stuart at the Château d'Aumont. Conversations at the banquet showcase the vibrant dynamics of the French court, where Lydie d'Aumont's spirited interactions with characters like the Marquise de Pompadour highlight her assertive nature and political awareness. As tensions rise regarding the aspirational causes for which the guests toast, the gathering reveals the broader implications of loyalty and ambition, signaling the intertwining fates of its characters as they maneuver through personal desires and political alliances. Lydie's strong-willed personality stands in contrast to others in the court, setting the stage for potential conflicts and relationships that will develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
EBook No.: 34660
Published: Dec 15, 2010
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Kings and rulers -- Fiction
Subject: France -- Politics and government -- 1715-1774 -- Fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Petticoat Rule
Alternate Title: Petticoat Government
Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Petticoat Rule" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of 18th-century France, intertwining themes of love, ambition, and political intrigue. At its heart are Lydie d'Aumont, the passionate daughter of the French Prime Minister, and Charles Edward Stuart, the exiled English claimant to the throne, as well as other intrigues involving the lavish court where they navigate their fates. The opening of the novel begins with a farewell banquet held in honor of Charles Edward Stuart at the Château d'Aumont. Conversations at the banquet showcase the vibrant dynamics of the French court, where Lydie d'Aumont's spirited interactions with characters like the Marquise de Pompadour highlight her assertive nature and political awareness. As tensions rise regarding the aspirational causes for which the guests toast, the gathering reveals the broader implications of loyalty and ambition, signaling the intertwining fates of its characters as they maneuver through personal desires and political alliances. Lydie's strong-willed personality stands in contrast to others in the court, setting the stage for potential conflicts and relationships that will develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
EBook No.: 34660
Published: Dec 15, 2010
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Kings and rulers -- Fiction
Subject: France -- Politics and government -- 1715-1774 -- Fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.