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The School of Mirrors
Set in 18th-century France during the reign of Louis XV, the story follows Véronique, an impoverished girl sent to a discreet villa in Versailles overseen by Madame de Pompadour. This 'school of mirrors' trains young women to become courtesans for the King. Véronique becomes a favorite of the King, but upon discovering his true identity and becoming pregnant, she is forced to give birth in secret and marry a merchant. The narrative also follows her daughter, Marie-Louise, who grows up unaware of her true parentage and eventually finds her own path as a midwife against the volatile backdrop of the French Revolution.
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Tomes & Tales
$9.95
1 copy
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Pages
408
Format
PAPERBACK
ISBN-13
9780385692946
ISBN-10
0385692943
Language
English
Published
2022-02-22
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