The Exchange of Princesses [electronic resource] : A Novel
Chantal Thomas2015
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Set in the French and Spanish courts of the eighteenth century, this novel is
based on a true story about the fate of two young princesses caught in the
intrigues and secrets of the moment
Philippe d'Orléans, the regent of France, has a gangrenous heart-the result of a
life of debauchery, alcohol, power, and flattery. One morning in 1721, he
decides to marry eleven-year-old Louis XV to the daughter of Philippe V of
Spain, who is only four. Orléans hopes this will tie his kingdom to Spain. But
were Louis to die without begetting an heir-the likeliness of which is greatly
increased by having a child bride-Orléans himself would finally be king. Orléans
tosses his own daughter into the bargain, the twelve-year-old Mlle de
Montpensier, who will marry the Prince of Asturias, the heir to the Spanish
throne.
The Spanish court enthusiastically agrees and arrangements are made. The two
nations trade their princesses in a grand ceremony in 1722, making bonds that
should end th...
Main title:
The Exchange of Princesses [electronic resource] : A Novel / Chantal Thomas
Author:
Chantal Thomas, Author
Imprint:
United States : Other Press, 2015
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (352.0 pages, 2335.0 Kbytes)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781590517031
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
435196
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