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Louis the Well-Beloved

By: Jean Plaidy
Narrated by: Jilly Bond
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France eagerly awaits the day the young king, Louis XV, comes of age and breaks free from the rule of his ministers. The country hopes Louis will bring back glory and prosperity to France. However, he is too preoccupied with the thrills of hunting and gambling to notice the power struggle going on in his own court.

Soon the king is introduced to the pleasures of mistresses, and a succession of lovers follows. From the gentle persuasions of Madame de Mailley to her overtly ambitious sister, Madame Vintimille, France stands by and watches a king ruled by his women....

©1959 Jean Plaidy (P)2015 Isis Publishing Ltd Fiction Historical Fiction Royalty
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I purchased this book because I thought it would be something like Barbara Cartland. Wow, I was surprised. The story was well researched and interesting. Also fabulously narrated. I loved it so much that I have ordered more books straight away. An interesting history lesson without being boring at all. Jean Plaidy is a gifted author!

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