Imperial Venus: A Novel of Napoleon's Favorite Sister

By Edgar Maass

Book Overview

Imperial Venus: A Novel of Napoleon's Favorite Sister is a historical fiction novel written by Edgar Maass. The book tells the story of Pauline Bonaparte, the younger sister of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was known for her beauty, extravagance, and scandalous behavior. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows Pauline's life as she navigates the complex world of French aristocracy and politics. Despite her brother's rise to power, Pauline remains focused on her own desires, pursuing love affairs and lavish spending sprees. As the novel progresses, Pauline becomes increasingly entangled in the political intrigues of the time, including her brother's wars and the rise of the Bourbon monarchy. Along the way, she encounters a cast of historical figures such as Talleyrand, Murat, and Josephine Bonaparte. Imperial Venus is a vividly written and well-researched novel that transports readers to the opulent world of early 19th century France. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of history's most intriguing women and the turbulent times in which she lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162777869
• ISBN13: 9781162777863
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"