Publisher's Synopsis
Madame Pompadour's Garter is a thrilling and historical romance novel that takes place during the reign of King Louis XV in 18th century France. Written by Gabrielle De St. Andre and originally published in 1878, the novel tells the story of a young woman named Marie-Anne who becomes entangled in the politics and intrigue of the royal court.Marie-Anne is a beautiful and intelligent woman who catches the eye of the King's mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Through her association with Madame de Pompadour, Marie-Anne is introduced to the world of high society and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of power and seduction.As Marie-Anne navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, she must also contend with her own feelings for the dashing Chevalier de Rohan. But when a scandal threatens to destroy her reputation and her life, Marie-Anne must use all of her wit and cunning to survive.Filled with romance, intrigue, and vivid historical detail, Madame Pompadour's Garter is a thrilling tale of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
