The Rivals of Versailles: A Novel

Set in 1745, this story follows Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, a girl from the middle classes whose predicted destiny leads her to become the powerful Marquise de Pompadour and a mistress to King Louis XV. As she navigates courtly rivalries and political intrigue, her influence helps shape France's opulence and decadence on the verge of revolutionary change. The narrative explores her rise amidst a backdrop of social upheaval, romance, and ambition.