The Bee and the Orange Tree

Set in 1699 Paris, this novel explores the vibrant world of independent-minded women amid the oppressive forces of Louis XIV and the Catholic Church. Through the story of Baroness Marie Catherine D’Aulnoy and her daughter Angelina, readers are taken into a society where women seek freedom beyond traditional boundaries, amid personal and political turmoil. Blending history, secrets, and the power of imagination, it offers a compelling portrait of resilience and subversion during a pivotal time.