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Mistress of the Sun
Mistress of the Sun | Sandra Gulland
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From the author of the acclaimed and beloved Josephine B. Trilogy comes an enchanting historical novel that captures the drama, elegance and treachery of the court of Louis XIV of France. Louise de la Vallire, the brave and spirited child of minor nobility and an extraordinary horsewoman, falls in love with a wild stallion and uses ancient magic to tame him. This act shadows Louise throughout her life as she enters the court of the Sun King, where she capturesand then tragically losesthe Kings heart. Mistress of the Sun is addictive and alive. Sandra Gulland has filled this engaging narrative with glorious, meticulously researched detail, including notes on everything from courtly manners to Louis XIVs favourite confection. Based on a true story of love and resounding with mystery, here is a novel that rewards readers with an irresistible glimpse into another time and another life.
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eeclayton
Mistress of the Sun | Sandra Gulland
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Here are my favourite reads of 2020, in no particular order.

Honorary mentions:
- Dracula with the #thatsclassic book club, which was a re-read but I enjoyed it probably more than the first time around,
- the Austen novels I read with the #pemberlittens
Joining these two clubs were among my best decisions this year 😊

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StaceyKondla
Mistress of the Sun | Sandra Gulland
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.
This is day 73 #bookstoread #tbrpile #bookstagram

Sace That's a striking cover. 5y
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theladygreer
Mistress of the Sun | Sandra Gulland
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Enjoy today's #womenshistoryreads interview from Sandra Gulland, whose next book THE GAME OF HOPE takes readers into the life of Napoleon's teenage stepdaughter. (Yay YA!) Greermacallister.com/blog

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TheBookgeekFrau
Mistress of the Sun | Sandra Gulland

😍Very excited about this. Loved her Josephine Bonaparte trilogy

Ingerella Good choice! I've loved all of her Books! 7y
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