My Past (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Moennich, Marie Luise Larisch Von

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1397974265 ISBN 13 : 9781397974266

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A life lived at the heart of European royalty

In this intimate memoir, a Bavarian-born countess reflects on years spent among emperors, queens, and princes. She reveals how love, duty, and rumor intertwined at the courts of Austria and Bavaria, shaping a world of glitter and danger.

From childhood glimpses of palace life to the tense politics of high society, the book offers a firsthand look at a famous dynasty. It follows a family saga through weddings, scandals, and the shifting loyalties that defined an era. With clear, restrained narration, it centres on personal choices and the costs of living under constant scrutiny.

What you’ll experience

• Behind-the-scenes drama at royal courts and the pressures of arranged alliances
• Character portraits of notable figures, from empresses to archdukes
• Reflections on loyalty, guilt, and the limits of public opinion
• Episodes that connect personal life with larger historical events

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical memoirs, royal biographies, and stories that illuminate the human side of empire.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1397974265
• ISBN 13: 9781397974266
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 401
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible