Les Confessions... [French]

By Bossuet

Les Confessions de Madame de La Valli re offers a unique glimpse into the life of Louise Fran oise de La Baume Le Blanc, duchesse de La Valli re, a mistress of Louis XIV. Written in French, this historical autobiography provides insights into the French court and the personal struggles of a woman caught in the web of royal life.

La Valli re's account details her experiences, her spiritual journey, and her eventual retreat to a Carmelite convent. These "Confessions" provide a compelling narrative of love, faith, and repentance during a pivotal era in French history. The text reveals the complex dynamics of power, religion, and personal choice within the opulent yet often unforgiving environment of the French monarchy.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1279128461
• ISBN13: 9781279128466
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"