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100 1 _aOrczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness,
_d1865-1947
245 1 0 _aPetticoat Rule
246 1 _aPetticoat Government
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-15
508 _aProduced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Petticoat Rule" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of 18th-century France, intertwining themes of love, ambition, and political intrigue. At its heart are Lydie d'Aumont, the passionate daughter of the French Prime Minister, and Charles Edward Stuart, the exiled English claimant to the throne, as well as other intrigues involving the lavish court where they navigate their fates. The opening of the novel begins with a farewell banquet held in honor of Charles Edward Stuart at the Château d'Aumont. Conversations at the banquet showcase the vibrant dynamics of the French court, where Lydie d'Aumont's spirited interactions with characters like the Marquise de Pompadour highlight her assertive nature and political awareness. As tensions rise regarding the aspirational causes for which the guests toast, the gathering reveals the broader implications of loyalty and ambition, signaling the intertwining fates of its characters as they maneuver through personal desires and political alliances. Lydie's strong-willed personality stands in contrast to others in the court, setting the stage for potential conflicts and relationships that will develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLove stories
653 _aKings and rulers -- Fiction
653 _aFrance -- Politics and government -- 1715-1774 -- Fiction
653 _aFrance -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34660
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