Fraiser examines the women in the life of the Sun King, Louis XIV. She takes a look at his mother's influences, how he came to marry his life, and how he had numerous children with his mistresses before living the remainder of his with Madame de Maintenon, the woman who was the governess to his illegitmate children.

Learning about Louis XIV. It takes a look at the personal side of a monarch. It's also good look into French history.

The personal story of Louis.

If anything, I thought the writing was a little dry.

Learn more about the history of French kings, especially Louis XV.

interested in the topic matter.

did a lot of research, but her writing style is a little dry.

It doesn't make history dull.

It can be dry at times.

I started this book and had to pause because I was losing my attention span. Then I read "SEX WITH KINGS" with lots of juicy gossip about Louis XIV. After reading that book, I tackled this book with a different perspective.

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