The Courtier's Secret
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- Synopsis
- France, 1680. Louis XIV, the Sun King, is at the height of his power. The court at Versailles is a paradise for privileged young women. Jeanne Yvette Mas Du Bois is unlike most other courtiers. Her thirst for knowledge often incurs her fathers brutal wrath. But her uncle encourages Jeannes independence, secretly teaching her fencing in the palaces labyrinthine basement. . . When two of the kings Musketeers are beset by criminals who are mere feet from Jeannes fencing lesson, she intervenes, saving one of the Musketeers lives. Hidden behind her mask, Jeanne is mistaken for a man. As "Jean Luc," Jeanne is admitted to an inner circle where she learns of an assassination plot against the Queen. As Jean Luc, she is permitted to bring her intelligence and swordsmanship to bear. And as Jean Luc, she is free to love the man of her choosing. . . even if she can never have him. Now, with the Queen in jeopardy, and her own double life making her privy to the tangled intrigues at court, Jeanne is in a powerful--yet increasingly perilous--position. Brimming with lush period detail and vivid, unforgettable characters, The Courtiers Secret takes readers into a fascinating, intriguing world of pageantry, adventure, betrayals, and secrets. "Exquisitely done. . . fabulous. . . unforgettable characters. " --Marilyn Rondeau "Compelling. . . brings vividly to life the constrained life of the noble Frenchwoman. " --Allie Bates, author of Earthchild Reading Group Guide Inside
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780758239846
- Publisher:
- Kensington
- Date of Addition:
- 11/16/13
- Copyrighted By:
- Donna Russo Morin
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.