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by Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) La Fayette
by - Mme. de Lafayette
Introduction By Oliver C. Colt
The Princess de Montpensier
Set against the turmoil of France’s religious wars, a young heiress of great fortune and noble lineage finds her future dictated by powerful families. Promised first to a younger duke, her beauty catches the eye of his ambitious elder brother, whose affection must be hidden beneath courtly restraint and the ever‑watchful gaze of a scheming cardinal.
When the reigning Bourbons intervene, the heiress is thrust toward a marriage with a princely suitor, a move that shatters the elder duke’s hopes and ignites a quiet, desperate rivalry. As alliances shift and loyalties are tested, the heroine must navigate a world where love is a luxury and every promise is bound by political gain. The story unfolds with keen insight into the fragile position of women, the sharp sting of betrayal, and the lingering ache of unattainable desire, all rendered in a tone that feels both timeless and deeply human.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (58K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2000-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1634–1693
A sharp observer of courtly love and human motives, this 17th-century French writer helped shape the modern novel. Her best-known work, La Princesse de Clèves, is still admired for its emotional precision and quiet intensity.
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