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A story of the French aristocracy, the book concerns Madame de Pompadour's influence over the King and France.

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First published in 1909.

Great activity reigned in the corridors and kitchens of the old ch teau. M. le Chef-the onlytrue rival the immortal Vatel ever had-in white cap and apron, calm and self-possessed asa field-marshal in the hour of victory, and surrounded by an army of scullions and wenches, was... Read Full Overview

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Set in London during the 18th century, "Petticoat Government" is a thrilling tale of political intrigue and romance. When the prime minister falls ill, his wife takes it upon herself to run the country in his place. But not everyone is happy about this, and soon Lady Gertrude... Read Full Overview

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Set in London during the 18th century, "Petticoat Government" is a thrilling tale of political intrigue and romance. When the prime minister falls ill, his wife takes it upon herself to run the country in his place. But not everyone is happy about this, and soon Lady Gertrude... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Petticoat Government is a historical fiction novel written by Baroness Orczy. The story is set in the late 18th century during the French Revolution and revolves around the life of Lady Marguerite Blakeney, a British aristocrat married to Sir Percy Blakeney. Lady Marguerite is... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

A story of the French aristocracy, the book concerns Madame de Pompadour's influence over the King and France.

Petticoat Government is a historical novel by Baroness Orczy, set in the 18th century during the reign of King George III. The story follows the lives of two young women, Lady Molly Leigh and Lady Barbara Sinclair, who become unlikely friends despite their differences in social... Read Full Overview