| Author |
Potter, Margaret Horton, 1881-1911 |
| Illustrator |
Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924 |
| Title |
The House of de Mailly : A romance
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| Original Publication |
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The House of de Mailly: A Romance" by Margaret Horton Potter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the 18th-century French court during the reign of Louis XV, it explores themes of love, rivalry, and power dynamics among the nobility. The main character, Claude de Mailly, navigates the complexities of court life and his infatuation with his cousin, the Duchess de Châteauroux, who is also the king's favorite, creating tension between personal desires and the royal expectations of the time. The opening of the narrative introduces us to a rainy evening in January 1744, where Claude de Mailly and the Duc de Richelieu make their way to a gathering at the Café Procope. Here, they engage in witty banter while discussing courtly affairs and the attraction that Claude feels for the Duchess. This scene paints a vibrant picture of court life, foreshadowing the emotional turmoil that will unfold as Claude's affection for the Duchess clashes with the King's interest in her. The interactions reveal the tensions that arise from love and loyalty in a world where appearances and royal favor dictate social standing, providing a glimpse into the complex relationships that will drive the plot forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Exiles -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Maryland -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73165 |
| Release Date |
Mar 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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