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100 1 _aElliot, Frances Minto Dickinson,
_d1820-1898
245 1 0 _aOld Court Life in France, vol. 2/2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
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 2016-01-05
508 _aE-text prepared by Josep Cols Canals, Christian Boissonnas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
520 _a"Old Court Life in France, vol. 2/2" by Frances Minto Dickinson Elliot is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricacies of court life during a tumultuous period in French history, focusing on figures like Louis XIII, Cardinal Richelieu, and Louise de Lafayette, and exploring themes of power, passion, and the complexities of royal relationships. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage for the unfolding drama around the court, particularly highlighting Louise de Lafayette's feelings for King Louis and her imminent decision regarding her future. It captures the tension as the King returns from a military campaign, rekindling aspirations of authority and affection. The narrative describes Louise’s internal conflict as she navigates her feelings for the King and the expectations of court life, while shadowed by Cardinal Richelieu's manipulations and ambitions. Her determination to maintain her integrity amidst the political intrigue hints at a deeper sacrifice to come, establishing a compelling dynamic of love and loyalty against the backdrop of power struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50850
999 _c91688
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