Mistress of the sun

When her mother's husband dies, and his estate reverts to the crown, Louise de la Vallière enters the court of France's, Louis XIV. Her fine horsemanship and dancing prowess soon captivate the young king and the attraction is mutual. Quickly becoming Louis' preferred consort, she bears four children and is made a duchess. But she has an unexpected rival for her king's affections and her favor at court eventually falters.

Year

2008

Language

English

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Editions

9

Pages

491

ISBN

9781554680092

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