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Louis the Well-beloved by Plaidy, Jean, 1906-1993 is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Louis the Well-beloved about?

Plaidy has the abilty of making history accessible and a joy to read. Caroline's long wait is up. George I is dead, and her husband is King. They immediately make the unfortunate discovery that most of the jewels and inheritance have been leaked away to mistresses of the old King. Catherine, with the assistance of Prime Minister Walpole, slowly begins to repair the damage done to England by previous sovereigns. She does her duty to the best of her ability, monitoring decisions made by her arrogant and insecure husband and stepping in where she feels it necessary. The book emphasises the importance of English Queens throughout history, as Caroline patiently dominates her husband and most of the court from behind the scenes. It is thanks to her that the House of Hanover survived, despite the unpopularity of its Kings

Who reads Louis the Well-beloved?

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Plaidy, Jean, 1906-1993
Publisher
R. Hale; The Crowood Press
Published
1974
Language
EN
ISBN
9780709101086
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities
Rating
4.2 / 5 (132 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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