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Courtesan

A Novel

Diane Haeger

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English
Random House Inc
25 July 2006
For fans of historical fiction, especially novels like Girl With a Pearl Earring or The Birth of Venus and authors like Philippa Gregory and Margaret George; for fans of Diane Haeger's other books such as The Ruby Ring.

Amid the disapproving gossip of the Court, a royal romance defies all obstacles.

The Court of Fran ois I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon temps-a different world from the quiet country life Diane de Poitiers led with her elderly husband. Now a widow, the elegant Diane is called back to Court, where

the King's obvious interest marks her as an enemy to the King's favourite, Anne d'Heilly. The Court is soon electrified by rumors of their confrontations. As Anne calls on her most venomous tricks to drive Diane away, Diane finds an ally in the one member of Court with no allegiance to the King's mistress- his teenage second son, Henri.

Neglected by his father and disliked by his brothers, Prince Henri expects little from his life. But as his friendship with Diane deepens into infatuation and then a romance that scandalizes the Court, the Prince begins to discover hope for a future with Diane. But fate and his father have other plans for Henri-including a political marriage with Catherine de Medici. Despite daunting obstacles, Henri's devotion to Diane never wanes; their passion becomes one of the most legendary romances in the history of France.

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Imprint:   Random House Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 135mm,  Spine: 33mm
Weight:   419g
ISBN:   9781400051748
ISBN 10:   1400051746
Pages:   576
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Diane Haeger is the author of four previous historical novels, including The Ruby Ring and My Dearest Cecilia. She lives in California with her husband and family.

Reviews for Courtesan: A Novel

Riveting . . . I guarantee you'll stay awake nights not being able to put this book down. -- Affaire de Coeur <br> Spectacular . . . The story of a remarkable woman and her clash with society . . . Lush in characterization and rich in historical detail. -- Romantic Times


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