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A ROSE FOR VIRTUE
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By: |
Norah Lofts |
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ISBN 10: |
0752448714 |
ISBN 13: |
9780752448718 |
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Publisher: |
THE HISTORY PRESS LTD |
Pub. date: |
1 February, 2009 |
Edition: |
UK ed. |
Pages: |
255 |
Description: |
When her mother marries Napoleon Bonaparte, Hortense Beauharnais finds herself thrust into the turbulent atmosphere of the post-Revolutionary French court, a world ruled by jealousy and malice. With Bonapartre desperate for an heir and the Empress Josephine seemingly unable to bear children, Hortense is pressed to marry Emperor's brother, Louis. |
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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 Bonapartre 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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UK |
Imprint: |
Tempus Publishing Ltd |
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