Mémoires de Frédérique Sophie Wilhelmine de Prusse, margrave de Bareith. Tome 2

In this intimate memoir, the Margravine of Bareith offers a vivid glimpse into the turbulent world of early‑18th‑century Prussian court life. She recounts a fraught winter of 1732, when a sudden illness and an unexpected pregnancy thrust her into the centre of royal attention, prompting heartfelt visits from the queen and the king himself. Through her own hand‑written reflections, listeners hear her blend personal vulnerability with the weight of political responsibilities.

The narrative also reveals the delicate negotiations she undertakes on behalf of a wealthy niece, navigating the king’s restrictive edicts that bind the fortunes of noblewomen to the realm. Her candid appeals to the monarch, charged with emotion and loyalty, expose the intricate balance between familial duty and courtly intrigue. Listeners are drawn into a world where devotion, ambition, and the longing for protection shape every decision.