When her mother marries Napoleon Bonaparte, Hortense Beauharnais finds herself thrust into the turbulent atmosphere of the post-Revolutionary French court, a dangerous world ruled by jealousy and malice. With Bonaparte desperate for an heir and the Empress Josephine seemingly unable to bear children, Hortense is pressed to marry the Emperor's brother, Louis. Browbeaten and mistreated by her new husband, Hortense struggles to maintain equilibrium and dreams of the day when she might be able to marry her true love.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Pleasant book,
This review is from: Rose for Virtue: Very Private Life of Hortense, Step-daughter of Napoleon I, Mother of Napoleon III (Hardcover)
This is a pleasant book about the life of Hortence, daughter of Josephine Bonapart, and step daughter to Napolean Bonapart. This book seems to be a well researched book about her life. Unfortunately her life is a bit of a bore. If you have the chance read it, if not don't kill yourself to get the book. However, don't be discouraged from Norah Lofts. Try her books "Kings Pleasure" "The Concubine" or one of her bests..."Lost Queen."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Pleasant book,
This review is from: A Rose for Virtue (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a pleasant book about the life of Hortence, daughter of Josephine Bonapart, and step daughter to Napolean Bonapart. This book seems to be a well researched book about her life. Unfortunately her life is a bit of a bore. If you have the chance read it, if not don't kill yourself to get the book. However, don't be discouraged from Norah Lofts. Try her books "Kings Pleasure" "The Concubine" or one of her bests..."Lost Queen."
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