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A sweeping novel about the extraordinary woman who captured Napoleon's heart, created a dynasty, and changed the course of history?from the New York Times bestselling author of The Traitor's Wife , The Accidental Empress , and Sisi . As the French revolution ravages the country, Desiree Clary is faced with the life-altering truth that the world she has known and loved is gone. Her head?as well as her family?is at risk, and it's fallen on her to save them from the guillotine. A chance encounter with Napoleon Bonaparte, the ambitious and charismatic young military prodigy, provides her answer. When her beloved sister Julie marries his brother Joseph, Desiree and Napoleon's futures become irrevocably linked. Quickly entering into their own passionate, dizzying courtship followed by a secret engagement, they vow to meet in the capital once his career has been secured. But her newly laid plans with Napoleon turn to sudden heartbreak due to the rising star of Parisian society, Josephine de Beauharnais. Once again, Desiree's life is turned upside down. Swept to the glittering halls of the French capital, Desiree is plunged into the inner circle of the new ruling class, becoming further en

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Author

Allison Pataki; Overdrive Inc

Publisher

Random House Publishing Group

Published

2020

Language

EN

ISBN

9780593128206

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Historical Fiction, Fiction

Rating

4.5 / 5 (2,130 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14