Recollections of a Great Lady; Being More Memoirs of the Comtesse De Boigne
The book Recollections of a Great Lady; Being More Memoirs of the Comtesse De Boigne was written by author Boigne, Louise-Eléonore-Charlotte-Adélaide D'osmond, Comtesse De, 1781-1866 Here you can read free online of Recollections of a Great Lady; Being More Memoirs of the Comtesse De Boigne book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Recollections of a Great Lady; Being More Memoirs of the Comtesse De Boigne a good or bad book?
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This charming and somewhat wild gazelle, hardly escaped from the forests of the New World, was received with the greatest kindness. She had a slight cold, but refused chicken broth, demanding parrot instead. She also sighed over the bare trees in the Tuileries and could not be per- suaded that they would ever be covered with leaves. She adored the Prince and seemed to shrink to him for shelter, which she always found. This young couple cheered to some degree the sadness of the Palace. The Duche...sse d'Orleans took a great liking for her new sister-in-law, possibly be- cause she herself already disliked the Duchesse de Nemours, knowing that the Duchess might one day be Mme. la Regente, whereas she would only be Madame, the King's mother. The Duchesse d'Orleans thought a great deal of political power. Our new Princess knew absolutely nothing, as her education had been entirely neglected. She asked for masters, who were readily found, in order, as she said, that she might be able to understand Joinville.
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