Chrisna and Une Maitresse de Louis XIII (1859) - Xavier B. Saintine

Chrisna And Une Maitresse De Louis XIII is a novel written by French author Xavier-B Saintine and published in 1859. The book tells the story of two women from different backgrounds who become intertwined in the court of Louis XIII. Chrisna is a beautiful and exotic Indian princess who is brought to France as a gift to the king. She is intelligent, independent, and quickly becomes a favorite of the court. Une Maitresse De Louis XIII, on the other hand, is a young French woman who becomes the king's mistress. She is beautiful, but also vain and selfish. As the story unfolds, the two women's lives become increasingly entwined, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy. The novel explores themes of love, power, and the consequences of ambition. It is a captivating tale of two women who are both seeking love and acceptance in a world that is dominated by men. With vivid descriptions of the court of Louis XIII, Saintine transports readers to a bygone era and brings to life the struggles and triumphs of two remarkable women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781436804813