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Title: The House of de Mailly : A romance
Original Publication: New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The House of de Mailly: A Romance" by Margaret Horton Potter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the 18th-century French court during the reign of Louis XV, it explores themes of love, rivalry, and power dynamics among the nobility. The main character, Claude de Mailly, navigates the complexities of court life and his infatuation with his cousin, the Duchess de Châteauroux, who is also the king's favorite, creating tension between personal desires and the royal expectations of the time. The opening of the narrative introduces us to a rainy evening in January 1744, where Claude de Mailly and the Duc de Richelieu make their way to a gathering at the Café Procope. Here, they engage in witty banter while discussing courtly affairs and the attraction that Claude feels for the Duchess. This scene paints a vibrant picture of court life, foreshadowing the emotional turmoil that will unfold as Claude's affection for the Duchess clashes with the King's interest in her. The interactions reveal the tensions that arise from love and loyalty in a world where appearances and royal favor dictate social standing, providing a glimpse into the complex relationships that will drive the plot forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Potter, Margaret Horton, 1881-1911
Illustrator: Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924
EBook No.: 73165
Published: Mar 14, 2024
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Exiles -- Fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
Subject: Maryland -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The House of de Mailly : A romance
Original Publication: New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The House of de Mailly: A Romance" by Margaret Horton Potter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the 18th-century French court during the reign of Louis XV, it explores themes of love, rivalry, and power dynamics among the nobility. The main character, Claude de Mailly, navigates the complexities of court life and his infatuation with his cousin, the Duchess de Châteauroux, who is also the king's favorite, creating tension between personal desires and the royal expectations of the time. The opening of the narrative introduces us to a rainy evening in January 1744, where Claude de Mailly and the Duc de Richelieu make their way to a gathering at the Café Procope. Here, they engage in witty banter while discussing courtly affairs and the attraction that Claude feels for the Duchess. This scene paints a vibrant picture of court life, foreshadowing the emotional turmoil that will unfold as Claude's affection for the Duchess clashes with the King's interest in her. The interactions reveal the tensions that arise from love and loyalty in a world where appearances and royal favor dictate social standing, providing a glimpse into the complex relationships that will drive the plot forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Potter, Margaret Horton, 1881-1911
Illustrator: Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924
EBook No.: 73165
Published: Mar 14, 2024
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Exiles -- Fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
Subject: Maryland -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.