The court of Louis XV

Step into the glittering world of Versailles during the reign of Louis XV, where politics and romance intertwined in the salons, boudoirs, and banquet halls. This lively narrative brings to life the women who shaped the court—mistresses, queens, princesses, and quiet schemers—each a vivid thread in the tapestry of the era. Through portraits and detailed anecdotes, listeners discover how ambition, love, and survival guided their every move.

Among the cast, the charismatic Marquise de Pompadour rises as a master of intrigue, wielding influence over art, diplomacy, and the king himself. The book also follows the gentle devotion of Queen Marie Leczinska, the tragic sweetness of the young Dauphine Marie‑Antoinette, and the stark contrast of courtesan Madame Dubarry. Their stories reveal the fragile balance between privilege and peril, showing how personal desires could sway the fate of a nation.