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Hortense Beauharnais becomes intertwined with Europe's highest echelons when her mother marries Napoleon Bonaparte. As Napoleon seeks dominance across Europe, Hortense finds herself amid the machinations of the French court. She eventually marries Louis Bonaparte, who becomes King of Holland, yet her affections remain with Charles de Flahaut, a young officer. Navigating the competing demands of duty, love, and ambition, Hortense faces the delicate balance between personal desire and political necessity.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Norah Lofts
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