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The Exchange of Princesses: A Novel

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The Exchange of Princesses: A Novel

Set in the French and Spanish courts of the eighteenth century, this novel is based on a true story about the fate of two young princesses caught in the intrigues and secrets of the moment
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Philippe dâ€™OrlÃ©ans, the regent of France, has a gangrenous heartâ€”the result of a life of debauchery, alcohol, power, and flattery. One morning in 1721, he decides to marry eleven-year-old Louis XV to the daughter of Philippe V of Spain, who is only four. OrlÃ©ans hopes this will tie his kingdom to Spain. But were Louis to die without begetting an heirâ€”the likeliness of which is greatly increased by having a child brideâ€”OrlÃ©ans himself would finally be king. OrlÃ©ans tosses his own daughter into the bargain, the twelve-year-old Mlle de Montpensier, who will marry the Prince of Asturias, the heir to the Spanish throne.
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The Spanish court enthusiastically agrees and arrangements are made. The two nations trade their princesses in a grand ceremony in 1722, making bonds that should end the historical conflict. Nothing turns out as expected.Â
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Country USA
Brand Other Press
Manufacturer Other Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2015-07-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781590517024

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