The Countess Dubarry (1899)

The Countess Dubarry is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas in 1899. The story is set in 18th century France and follows the life of Jeanne B�����cu, a young woman who rises from poverty to become the mistress of King Louis XV.Jeanne, who later takes on the title of Countess Dubarry, is a cunning and ambitious woman who uses her beauty and charm to climb the social ladder. She catches the eye of the king, who is immediately smitten with her and makes her his official mistress.As the king's mistress, Jeanne enjoys a life of luxury and extravagance, but she also faces many challenges and enemies. The courtiers and nobles of France look down on her, and she must constantly fight to maintain her position and protect herself from those who seek to bring her down.Despite the obstacles she faces, Jeanne remains determined to hold onto her power and influence. She becomes embroiled in political intrigues and scandals, and her relationship with the king becomes increasingly complicated as he grows older and his health begins to decline.The Countess Dubarry is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in French history. Dumas's masterful storytelling brings to life the characters and events of the era, and offers a vivid portrait of a woman who defied the odds to become one of the most powerful figures of her time.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.