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That Spanish woman. by Kenyon, F. W. 1912-1989. is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is That Spanish woman. about?

This historical novel concerns the provocative Empress Eugénie, a dark-haired Spanish beauty who captured the love of brilliant but fickle Louis Napoleon. How did a girl from a Spanish merchant family ever marry a monarch? Her mother, the Countess of Teba, was a cunning matchmaker. But she urged her daughter to be shy, reserved, and agree with everything Napoleon said. And because Eugénie was attracted to the short little man with the keen eyes and the quick mind, she obeyed. At first Napoleon considered her a ninny. Yet her natural wit and charm finally made him offer her marriage where once he had offered her only his bed. Eugénie's salon was soon filled with Europe's elite and among her intimates were Pauline Metternich, wife of the Austrian statesman; Prosper Mérimée, the writer, and Queen Victoria of England. Eugénie was gay and chic and invented the fantastic crinoline. Also kind and warm-hearted, she did her best to relieve les miserables of her realm. No one ever doubted her independence or daring. As a young woman, she blew smoke in the face of a lecherous old Duke. As Napoleon's wife she not only bore France a Prince Regent but proved herself an adept politician. And at e

Who reads That Spanish woman.?

Author

Kenyon, F. W. 1912-1989.

Publisher

Dodd, Mead [1963, c1962]

Published

1962

Language

EN

Category

nonfiction