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The Adorable Duchess

The Adorable Duchess

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresFrench History

ISBN10: 1025259564
ISBN13: 9781025259567
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 278
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Adorable Duchess is a captivating historical biography of Marie-Caroline of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, the Duchess of Berry. Known for her vibrant personality and unwavering political ambitions, the Duchess was a central figure in the turbulent years of the Bourbon Restoration in 19th-century France. Armand Praviel offers an intimate look at the life of this charismatic royal, exploring her role as the mother of the Count of Chambord and her daring, though ultimately unsuccessful, efforts to secure the French throne for her son.

Through vivid narrative and meticulous historical detail, the work portrays the Duchess not just as a political figure, but as a woman of immense spirit and courage. From her arrival in the French court to the dramatic events surrounding the 1830 Revolution and her subsequent imprisonment, the book captures the essence of an era marked by shifting loyalties and grand romanticism. The Adorable Duchess serves as both a compelling character study and a window into the intricacies of French aristocratic life, making it an essential read for those interested in European royalty and historical biography.

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