The School of Mirrors

Set in eighteenth-century France, The School of Mirrors is a captivating historical novel that follows the intertwined fates of a mother and daughter amidst the decadence of Versailles and the looming shadow of revolution. Young girls, trained in the art of seduction under the watchful eye of Madame de Pompadour, navigate the opulent yet perilous world of courtesans. Veronique, a standout student, faces life-altering revelations that lead her away from the palace, while her daughter Marie-Louise, unaware of her royal heritage, embarks on her own path in the tumultuous times of Louis XVI. This richly detailed narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the dangers of legacy against a backdrop of history.