Courting the Sun

Set in 1670 France, this historical novel follows sixteen-year-old Sylvienne d’Aubert as she leaves her countryside home to attend King Louis XIV’s court, where she becomes immersed in the glamour, romance, and intrigue of Versailles. While navigating the complexities of court life and the monarch’s inner circle, she uncovers family secrets that threaten to change her life forever. The story offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century French society through the perspective of a naïve girl seeking love and adventure amidst political and personal upheaval.