02126cam a22003253u 4500 74777 UtSlPG 20260610134730.0 m cr n 260607r20241920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Duncker, Dora, 1855-1916 Marquise von Pompadour. Finnish Markiisitar de Pompadour 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 2024-11-22 Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen "Markiisitar de Pompadour: Kuvaus Ludvig XV:n rakastajattaresta" by Dora Duncker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and influence of Jeanne d'Étioles, who becomes the mistress of King Louis XV of France, providing insight into her aspirations and the societal dynamics of the French court during that era. At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in a cozy salon illuminated by a fireplace. We meet Jeanne, a young woman with ambitions to gain the attention of the king, along with her uncle, Herr Le Normant de Tournehem. There are discussions about Jeanne's plans and hopes to secure her position in the king's court, particularly in light of previous favorites who have passed. The interactions between Jeanne, her family, and her allies paint a picture of her determination and the challenges of navigating the complex world of royal favor. The opening hints at both her ambition and the potential opposition she faces as she aims for success amidst the changing tides of the court. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1920 Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764 -- Fiction Seppänen, Rob. A., 1875-1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74777 115502 115502