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DescriptionEmpress Josephine's family has been called to Napoleon's court to hear the terrible news that he intends to divorce his wife of thirteen years - who has failed to provide an heir - and take a younger bride, the Austrian princess Marie-Louise. For his new wife, the marriage is a horrible duty she must take on in her father's name and there is little in her new life to enjoy. But an unlikely friendship with Hortense, Josephine's daughter, will bring her much comfort as she fights for happiness. For Napoleon's sister, Pauline Bonaparte, it is yet another woman stealing her brother's attention. Having spent years attempting to control his power, she must fight dirtier if she is to win... Reviews'A first-class novel, brilliantly written' Alison Weir. Author descriptionMichelle Moran's experiences at archaeological sites around the world first inspired her to write historical fiction. She is the author of Nefertiti and its standalone sequel The Heretic Queen, as well as Cleopatra's Daughter and Madame Tussaud. She lives in California. |