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This sweeping saga chronicles the life of an ambitious woman who rises from the daughter of a silk merchant to a queen. Her destiny becomes inextricably linked with pivotal moments in European history, particularly the tumultuous Napoleonic era. Blending romance, political intrigue, and personal sacrifice, the narrative offers a captivating look at power, fame, and their ultimate cost. It is distinguished by its rich historical detail and a compelling central female protagonist.

Désirée

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    Désirée

    • 512 pages
    • 18 hours of reading
    4.7(2403)Add rating

    Perhaps the most successful historical romance since GONE WITH THE WIND, DESIREE is the bestselling novel of Napoleon's first love. All the passions and intrigues of Bonaparte's court are seen through the eyes of a silk merchant's daughter from Marseilles, a young woman who became Napoleon's fianc�e and, ultimately, the Queen of Sweden. 'An astonishing story told with verve and a swift, fluent and deeply feminine charm. The Napoleonic background is vivid and accurate' Evening Standard First published in 1953.

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