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The kings' mistresses : the liberated lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and her sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin / Elizabeth C. Goldsmith.

Goldsmith, Elizabeth C. (Author).
  • Description: xix, 256 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : PublicAffairs,
  • ISBN: 9781586488895 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 1586488899 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 9781586488901 (e-book)
  • ISBN: 1586488902 (e-book)

Available copies

  • 5 copies at NOBLE (All Libraries).

Current holds

0 current holds with 5 total copies.

Library Location Call Number Status Due Date
Gloucester Adult Nonfiction 944.033/Goldsmith (Text to phone) Available -
Lynnfield Adult Nonfiction DC 130 .M3 G65 2012 (Text to phone) Available -
Peabody Main Adult Nonfiction NEW DC 130 .M3 G65 2012 (Text to phone) Available -
Reading Adult Nonfiction 944.033 GOL (Text to phone) Available -
Salem Adult Non-Fiction 944.033/GOLDSMITH (Text to phone) Available -

Contents: Historical prologue -- The cardinal's nieces at the court of France -- The Duchess Mazarin -- Marie's Rome -- A runaway duchess -- On the road -- Savoy and beyond -- Hortense's London -- Madrid -- Divorce -- "Dust and ashes".
Summary: The little-known story of two spirited sisters who flaunted every social convention of 17th century Europe in their determination to live independently.

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Mancini, Maria, 1639-1715.
Mazarin, Hortense Mancini, duchesse de, 1646-1699.
Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 > Relations with women.
Mistresses > France > Biography.
Women > Europe > Social life and customs > 17th century.
France > Court and courtiers > Social life and customs.

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