Athénaïs de Montespan, King Louis XIV of France's Mistress: Life, Love, L'Affaire Des Poisons and the Suspicious Death That Caused Her Downfall. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798700663540)

Ath na s was beautiful, witty, spirited and intelligent. Everything that the Sun King, Louis XIV of France found irresistible. She became Louis' main mistress in the late 1660's and had several children with him, much to the outrage of her less than tolerant husband. He was not the willing cuckold that he was expected to be. For over a decade Louis was enchanted by Ath na s and other ladies at the French court were unable to match her. Then teenager Marie-Ang lique de Scorailles de Roussille, later Duchesse de Fontanges, appeared and charmed the king. When she died suspiciously during the shocking L'affaire des poisons scandal, accusations of witchcraft, potions, poisons and infanticide circulated at Louis XIV's court and Ath na s de Montespan was named as a central figure. This easy to read book explores the fascinating life of one of King Louis XIV of France's mistresses.

Author: Joanne Hayle
ISBN-10: 8700663549
ISBN-13: 9798700663540
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 01/26/2021
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d