Will Bashor Books

The narrative centers around Leonard Autie, the hairdresser and close confidante of Queen Marie Antoinette, who played a crucial role in shaping her iconic and extravagant hairstyles. His artistry not only elevated the queen's status but also contributed to the public's fascination and eventual disdain, culminating in the political turmoil that led to her downfall. Through Autie's perspective, the story explores themes of beauty, power, and the intricate relationship between personal style and historical consequence.

The Devil Wears Prada comes to Versailles in the story of the rise and fall of Leonard Autie, Marie Antoinette's loyal hairdresser, the man responsible for the style that made her the envy of France and for the uproar that dragged her to the guillotine.

This riveting book explores the little-known intimate life of Marie Antoinette and her family in a world filled with intrigue, infidelity, and adultery. Will Bashor unveils the hedonistic atmosphere at Versailles as we learn the secret language of the queen’s fan and explore the hidden passageways and staircases of endless intrigue at the palace.