02649cam a22003613u 4500 56643 UtSlPG 20260610134315.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D Ungern-Sternberg, Maria Stella Petronilla, Baroness, 1773-1843 The Memoirs of Maria Stella (Lady Newborough) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-02-25 Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Memoirs of Maria Stella (Lady Newborough)" by Ungern-Sternberg is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the life and experiences of Maria Stella, exploring themes of identity, societal expectations, and personal struggle against a backdrop of aristocratic and familial intrigues. The narrative offers insights into her tumultuous childhood and the complexities of her origins, navigating her relationships with prominent historical figures. At the start of the memoir, Maria Stella reflects on her birth in 1773 and the circumstances surrounding her upbringing. She describes living under the care of Lorenzo Chiappini, a jailer, and his wife, while grappling with her mother’s cruelty and the surprising affection she received from the Countess Borghi. The opening also hints at the intrigue of her birthright, which is complicated by a mysterious letter from her supposed father, indicating that she may have been exchanged at birth with the daughter of the Comte de Joinville. This sets the stage for a personal quest for identity and belonging as she navigates societal expectations and familial pressures throughout her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Politics and government -- 1830-1848 Louis Philippe, King of the French, 1773-1850 Ungern-Sternberg, Maria Stella Petronilla, Baroness, 1773-1843 Pretenders to the throne -- France -- 19th century Boyer d'Agen, Augustin, 1857-1945 Capes, M. Harriet M. (Magdalen Harriet Mary), 1843-1927 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56643 97474 97474