Celia Bell
The Disenchantment
The Disenchantment
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A debut novel by Celia Bell, "The Court of Versailles" is a shimmering, sexy, and thrilling tale of intrigue and desire set in the court of Louis XIV. The Baroness Marie Catherine seeks pleasure outside of her unhappy marriage, while her lover Victoire Rose de Bourbon is an androgynous, self-assured countess. When Victoire commits murder to save Marie Catherine, the pair must escape from Paris and discover lies, mysticism, and people with secrets they would kill to keep.
Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
A captivating and seductive tale of intrigue and desire, delving into the dark paths we tread to safeguard our deepest secrets. Bell's debut novel, Kiran Millwood Hargrave's The Dance Tree, has been hailed as a remarkable achievement, earning a coveted spot on The Times' list of Best Historical Fiction of 2023. The Evening Standard has also included it in their Ones to Watch for 2023 selection, recognizing its potential to captivate readers.
Within the opulent court of Louis XIV, every individual possesses something to conceal. For the Baroness Marie Catherine, her secret lies in her pursuit of pleasure beyond the confines of her unhappy marriage, immersing herself in a more liberated existence filled with decadent salons and engaging conversations with writers and scholars. At the heart of her illicit freedom is her lover, Victoire Rose de Bourbon, Mademoiselle de Conti, an androgynous and self-assured countess. When Victoire's devotion leads to an act of murder in order to protect Marie Catherine, the pair finds themselves on the run from the relentless pursuit of Paris's chief of police.
As they navigate a labyrinth of lies, mysticism, and individuals harboring secrets they would kill to protect, they are drawn into the darkest corners of Paris and Versailles. Along the way, they uncover a web of deceit that threatens to unravel their lives and expose their deepest truths. Celia Bell's debut novel is a thrilling love story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, immersing them in a world of glamour, danger, and unbridled passion.
Weight: 478g
Dimension: 225 x 144 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788169929
Edition number: Main
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