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Baroness Emma Magdolna Roza?lia Ma?ria Jozefa Borba?la ""Emmuska"" Orczy de Orczi (23 September 1865 - 12 November 1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist, playwright and artist of noble origin. She is most known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel. This is one of her novels. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Meanwhile, in the background, we have the famous Madame de Pompadour, who has much more influence on King Louis XV than does the neglected queen.
As for the story, one main theme revolves around the “pretender” to the English throne, Charles Edward Stuart, and how he is originally welcomed to the French court, only to be betrayed by Louis XV, Madame de Pompadour, and their devotees; however, Lydie and her husband have other ideas and risk their favour with the king by trying to warn Bonnie Prince Charlie that the French plan to hand him over to the English if possible.
I found this tale good in parts but at times boring, owing to unnecessary waffle and detailed descriptions – such as a lengthy section on what one of the male characters wears – that do nothing to move the story along.
Worth a look but wouldn’t return for a second reading. ( )