Frances Elliot and Philippe Vandermaelen bring the fascinating world of old court life in France to vivid life in this engaging work. Readers will be enthralled by the glittering pageantry, the intricate social hierarchies, and the scandals that rocked the French court, all portrayed with accuracy and verve by these talented authors.

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