Description
"A rich journey through 17th century France in all its aspects-its bucolic countryside, the still-unmatched splendor of the court of Louis XIV, and the struggling French colony in Canada." -Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I, The Autobiography of Henry VIII & The Memoirs of Cleopatra
France, 1670. On her sixteenth birthday, Sylvienne d'Aubert thinks her dream has come true. She holds in her hands an invitation from King Louis XIV to attend his royal court. However, her mother harbors a longtime secret she's kept from both her daughter and the monarch, a secret that could upend Sylvienne's life.
In Paris, Sylvienne is quickly swept up in the romance, opulence, and excitement of royal life. Assigned to serve King Louis's favorite mistress, she is absorbed into the monarch's most intimate circle. But the naïve country girl soon finds herself ill-prepared for the world of intrigue, illicit affairs, and power-mongering that takes place behind the shiny façade of Versailles.
This debut historical novel from Peggy Joque Williams captures the vibrancy and quandaries of 17th century life for a village girl seeking love and excitement during the dangerous reign of the Sun King.
Product Details
| Publisher | Black Rose Writing |
| Publish Date | May 09, 2024 |
| Pages | 440 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781685134129 |
| Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 1.0 inches | 1.3 pounds |
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Reviews
"...a tale of ambition, adventure, love, and intrigue, immersing readers in a world where tragedy, politics, and personal struggles are intricately entwined." -Literary Titan
"A beautiful young country girl navigates the perilous corridors of the court of the Sun King in Williams' historical novel." -Kirkus Reviews
"The Marquise de Montespan has often been portrayed as unpleasant and intensely disliked, but Williams has given us a softer character, which I found refreshing... I highly recommend it to every reader who, like me, enjoys historical novels, especially those with such attention to detail." -Readers' Favorite
"This was a beautifully done historical fiction novel, it had everything that I wanted from 17th century France. The concept worked well and enjoyed how good everything flowed together. Peggy Joque Williams has a great writing style and it worked with the characters and story." -Kathryn McLeer, NetGalley Reviewer
"Williams' delicious debut immerses us in court life of France's Louis XIV as we follow a wide-eyed teenager with village values into the sumptuous intrigue of the Sun King's world." -Lucy Sanna, author of The Cherry Harvest
"A rich journey through 17th century France in all its aspects-its bucolic countryside, the still-unmatched splendor of the court of Louis XIV, and the struggling French colony in Canada." -Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I, The Autobiography of Henry VIII & The Memoirs of Cleopatra
"Courting the Sun is a captivating, immersive coming-of-age tale set amid the beautifully detailed landscapes of seventeenth-century France and the opulent court of Louis XIV. The unexpected plot twists and tantalizing revelation of secrets make this novel a true page-turner." -Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author of Canary Girls
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