This engaging historical romance transports readers to 17th-century France and the intrigues of the court of Louis XIV. Frances Elliot's vivid characters and richly detailed settings bring the era to life, creating a captivating story of love, ambition, and betrayal. This book is a must-read for fans of romantic fiction and anyone interested in the history of France. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.