Leontine V3: Or The Court Of Louis The Fifteenth (1846)

By Catherine Charlotte Maberly

Book Overview

Leontine V3: Or The Court Of Louis The Fifteenth (1846) is a novel written by Catherine Charlotte Maberly. This book is the third volume of the Leontine series and follows the story of Leontine, a young woman who is navigating the complicated and often treacherous world of the French court during the reign of Louis XV. The novel is set against the backdrop of the opulent and decadent court of Versailles, where Leontine must navigate the political and social intrigues of the royal court. She becomes embroiled in a web of scandal and betrayal as she tries to protect herself and those she loves from the machinations of the powerful nobles and courtiers who surround her.As the story unfolds, Leontine finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the king's mistress, Madame de Pompadour, who sees her as a threat to her own position at court. Leontine must use all her wit and cunning to outmaneuver her enemies and protect her own interests, even as she struggles to maintain her own sense of morality and honor in the face of the corruption and decadence of the court.Maberly's novel is a vivid and compelling portrait of life at the French court during one of its most tumultuous periods. Through Leontine's eyes, readers are given a glimpse into the complex and often brutal world of 18th-century French politics and society, as well as a compelling story of love, betrayal, and redemption.In Three Volumes.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: 1165541688
• ISBN13: 9781165541683
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"