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Courtesan

By: Diane Haeger
Narrated by: Corrie James
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Amid the disapproving gossip of the Court, a royal romance defies all obstacles.

The Court of François 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 favorite, 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.

Contains mature themes.

©1993 Diane Haeger (P)2022 Tantor Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Romance Royalty Marriage King Tudor French Historical Fiction

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story is entertaining and convincing. Liked it a lot.
I will absolutely tell others to listen.

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I loved the main character. Such a lady and young for her age. She and King Henry were perfect together.
Ended very sad. I loved the book

Great Lady

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mi è piaciuto molto l'accuratezza della ricerca storica il realismo caratteriale dei personaggi ognuno affascinante e più che reale

realismo

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I adored this book I literally couldn’t “put it down “ the sweet romance of it just grabbed me I surprised myself the pleasure it gave me …

Gloriously romantic with elements of real historical truth

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The book really moved me, the story is beautiful, and the narrator did a wonderful job.

Loved it

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Really enjoyed this. Lots of content about various palaces and learnt a lot about the court of France in that time

Great listen

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