02536cam a22003733u 4500 73165 UtSlPG 20260610134707.0 m cr n 260607r20241901utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Potter, Margaret Horton, 1881-1911 The House of de Mailly Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-03-14 Al Haines "The House of de Mailly: A Romance" by Margaret Horton Potter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the 18th-century French court during the reign of Louis XV, it explores themes of love, rivalry, and power dynamics among the nobility. The main character, Claude de Mailly, navigates the complexities of court life and his infatuation with his cousin, the Duchess de Châteauroux, who is also the king's favorite, creating tension between personal desires and the royal expectations of the time. The opening of the narrative introduces us to a rainy evening in January 1744, where Claude de Mailly and the Duc de Richelieu make their way to a gathering at the Café Procope. Here, they engage in witty banter while discussing courtly affairs and the attraction that Claude feels for the Duchess. This scene paints a vibrant picture of court life, foreshadowing the emotional turmoil that will unfold as Claude's affection for the Duchess clashes with the King's interest in her. The interactions reveal the tensions that arise from love and loyalty in a world where appearances and royal favor dictate social standing, providing a glimpse into the complex relationships that will drive the plot forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1901 Historical fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Exiles -- Fiction France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction Maryland -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924 https://archive.org/details/houseofdemaillyr00pottiala/houseofdemaillyr00pottiala/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73165 113890 113890