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May, just at that chill hour when the trees are draping themselves in the muslin of the evening mist, the carriage of Monsieur de Sartines passed the Swiss on guard at the gates of his majestys palace of Versailles and entered the courtyard. Then, as now, this courtyard, vast, paved with cobblestones big as ones fist, looked on by rows and rows of windows; chill, almost repellent, gave one the impression of a back premises, without any detraction from that other impression of magnificence which the genius of Mansard mixed in the plans, the bricks and the very mortar of his work.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and turbulent world of the 18th-century French court through the lens of two intriguing figures: Monsieur de Sartines, the Minister of Police, and the enigmatic Baroness Sophie Linden. A master manipulator and ruthless politician, de Sartines navigates a treacherous web of power and intrigue while Baroness Linden, an Austrian spy masquerading as a noblewoman, becomes entangled in his schemes. The novel explores the themes of love and passion against the backdrop of social and political revolution, examining the complexities of human desire and the dangers of unchecked power. The author's rich descriptions and vivid characterizations bring this tumultuous era to life, shedding light on the shadowy world behind the glittering façade of Versailles and the forces that shaped the course of French history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331334989_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331334989
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