Very Good- with no dust jacket; Edges bumped, worn and frayed. Spine edges frayed. Small hole in spine covering. Spine weak and cracked. ; The Princess who during the latter portion of the reign of Louis XVI, was known par excellence in France and throughout Europe as Madame, was the second wife of Philippe of France, known as Monsieur Duc d'Orleans, the younger brother of Louis XIV. The record of her long years in France is full of dramatic incident, and the book shows the same power of skill in delicate and accurate characterization of the persons referred to as gave such distinctive interest in Arvede Barine's two earlier volumes on La Grande Mademoiselle. Translated by Jeanne Mairet. ; B&W Illustrations; 346 pages

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