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The Ugly Duchess

The Ugly Duchess

Feuchtwanger, Lion

Paperback

Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1667661876
ISBN13: 9781667661872
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Jun 3 2025
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

In a vivid tapestry of 14th-century Europe, The Ugly Duchess chronicles the tumultuous life of Margarete, Duchess of Tyrol. Born into a world obsessed with physical beauty, Margarete - nicknamed Maultasch or Pocket-Mouth - is fiercely intelligent and ambitious, constantly battling the scorn and prejudice her appearance provokes. From her arranged marriage to a spoiled boy-prince to a scandalous divorce that rocks Christendom, Margarete navigates a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, warring empires, and personal betrayals. As she strives to secure her family's lands and legacy against the machinations of powerful adversaries, she grapples with love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of power, proving that true strength lies not in outward charm but in an unyielding spirit.

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