Chrisna and Une Maitresse de Louis XIII (1859)

Chrisna And Une Maitresse De Louis XIII is a historical novel written by Xavier-B Saintine and originally published in 1859. The story is set in 17th century France and follows the life of a young Indian woman named Chrisna, who travels to France with her father and becomes a servant in the royal court of Louis XIII. As Chrisna navigates the complexities of court life, she catches the eye of the king and becomes his mistress. However, their relationship is not without its challenges, as Chrisna must contend with the jealousy and scheming of the other women in the court, as well as the disapproval of her own father. Meanwhile, another woman at court, Madame de Chevreuse, also captures the king's attention and becomes his mistress. The two women's lives become intertwined as they compete for the king's affections and navigate the dangerous political landscape of 17th century France. Throughout the novel, Saintine weaves together themes of love, jealousy, power, and betrayal, painting a vivid portrait of life in the French court during this tumultuous period. The novel is a gripping historical drama that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.