The Countess Dubarry (1899)

By Alexandre Dumas

Book Overview

The Countess Dubarry, written by Alexandre Dumas in 1899, is a historical novel set in the 18th century, during the reign of King Louis XV of France. The book revolves around the life of Jeanne B�����cu, a young woman who rises from poverty to become the Countess Dubarry, the mistress of the king.Jeanne is a beautiful and ambitious woman who uses her charm and wit to climb the social ladder. She catches the eye of the king, who is drawn to her beauty and vivacious personality. Despite opposition from the aristocracy, Jeanne becomes the king's mistress and gains immense power and wealth.However, her position is precarious, and she faces constant threats from jealous courtiers and political enemies. She must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and maintain her influence over the king to secure her position.As the story unfolds, Jeanne's fortunes rise and fall, and she finds herself embroiled in scandals and intrigues. The novel paints a vivid picture of the decadent and corrupt court of Louis XV, with its lavish parties, extravagant spending, and ruthless power struggles.The Countess Dubarry is a gripping tale of ambition, love, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in French history. Dumas's masterful storytelling and vivid characters bring the world of 18th-century France to life, making this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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: 1164104993
• ISBN13: 9781164104995
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"