Petticoat Rule by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
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"Petticoat Rule" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of 18th-century France, intertwining themes of love, ambition, and political intrigue. At its heart are Lydie d'Aumont, the passionate daughter of the French Prime Minister, and Charles Edward Stuart, the exiled English claimant to the throne, as well as other intrigues involving the lavish court where they navigate their fates.
The opening of the novel begins with a farewell banquet held in honor of Charles Edward Stuart at the Château d'Aumont. Conversations at the banquet showcase the vibrant dynamics of the French court, where Lydie d'Aumont's spirited interactions with characters like the Marquise de Pompadour highlight her assertive nature and political awareness. As tensions rise regarding the aspirational causes for which the guests toast, the gathering reveals the broader implications of loyalty and ambition, signaling the intertwining fates of its characters as they maneuver through personal desires and political alliances. Lydie's strong-willed personality stands in contrast to others in the court, setting the stage for potential conflicts and relationships that will develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | Petticoat Rule |
| Alternate Title | Petticoat Government |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Kings and rulers -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1715-1774 -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34660 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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