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Courting the Sun
- A Novel of Versailles
- Narrated by: Mallory Fuccella
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
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Publisher's summary
France, 1670. On her sixteenth birthday, Sylvienne d’Aubert thinks her dream has come true. She holds in her hands an invitation from King Louis XIV to attend his royal court. However, her mother harbors a longtime secret she's kept from both her daughter and the monarch, a secret that could upend Sylvienne’s life.
In Paris, Sylvienne is quickly swept up in the romance, opulence, and excitement of royal life. Assigned to serve King Louis's favorite mistress, she is absorbed into the monarch's most intimate circle. But the naïve country girl soon finds herself ill-prepared for the world of intrigue, illicit affairs, and power-mongering that takes place behind the shiny façade of Versailles.
This debut historical novel from Peggy Joque Williams captures the vibrancy and quandaries of 17th century life for a village girl seeking love and excitement during the dangerous reign of the Sun King.
Critic reviews
“A rich journey through 17th century France in all its aspects—its bucolic countryside, the still-unmatched splendor of the court of Louis XIV, and the struggling French colony in Canada.” –Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I, The Autobiography of Henry VIII & The Memoirs of Cleopatra
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- 08-23-24
Lovely Story
A lovely story. The audiobook was narrated well and kept me engaged. Will look for more by this author and narrator.
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- 08-27-24
Excellent Audiobook
This book was a really nice surprise! I didn't go into with any expectations and was wonderfully surprised on how much I enjoyed it.
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Enjoyable Book
I absolutely loved this book! The writing was beautiful and the story telling was great! I would recommend the audiobook.
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