king of france

In 1711, twelve-year-old C?ecile Revel unexpectedly gets the chance to serve Louis XIV's sister-in-law at the palace of Versailles, but instead of a dream come true, life at court proves to be complicated and precarious.

A biography of Henry IV written in French.

Profiles Louis XVI's life, exploring interpretations of his actions during the French Revolution and attempting to reconstruct his political thought.

The author presents a historical fiction on the life and death of Marie Antoinette through a diary she leaves behind in her prison cell.

Offers a fictionalized account of the life of Eleanor, the Duchess of Aquitaine, and her life in the wealthy and powerful province in the south of France.

Describes the building of the extravagant palace at Versailles in its historical context, particularly as a reflection of the personality and influence of Louis XIV.