The Memoirs of Maria Stella (Lady Newborough) by Ungern-Sternberg
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"The Memoirs of Maria Stella (Lady Newborough)" by Ungern-Sternberg is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the life and experiences of Maria Stella, exploring themes of identity, societal expectations, and personal struggle against a backdrop of aristocratic and familial intrigues. The narrative offers insights into her tumultuous childhood and the complexities of her origins, navigating her relationships with prominent historical figures. At the start of the memoir,
Maria Stella reflects on her birth in 1773 and the circumstances surrounding her upbringing. She describes living under the care of Lorenzo Chiappini, a jailer, and his wife, while grappling with her mother’s cruelty and the surprising affection she received from the Countess Borghi. The opening also hints at the intrigue of her birthright, which is complicated by a mysterious letter from her supposed father, indicating that she may have been exchanged at birth with the daughter of the Comte de Joinville. This sets the stage for a personal quest for identity and belonging as she navigates societal expectations and familial pressures throughout her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ungern-Sternberg, Maria Stella Petronilla, Baroness, 1773-1843 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Boyer d'Agen, Augustin, 1857-1945 |
| Translator | Capes, M. Harriet M. (Magdalen Harriet Mary), 1843-1927 |
| Title | The Memoirs of Maria Stella (Lady Newborough) |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1830-1848 |
| Subject | Louis Philippe, King of the French, 1773-1850 |
| Subject | Ungern-Sternberg, Maria Stella Petronilla, Baroness, 1773-1843 |
| Subject | Pretenders to the throne -- France -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56643 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56643-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 576 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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