Recollections Of The Court Of The Tuileries

As a lady-in-waiting to Empress Eugenie, Madame Carette had a front-row seat to one of the most glamorous and intriguing courts in European history. In this book, she offers a fascinating insider's look at the daily life, politics, and personalities of the court of the Tuileries during the reign of Napoleon III. From the emperor's extravagant parties to the empress's fashion sense, Carette's memoir is a delightful and illuminating read for anyone interested in the pageantry and politics of nineteenth-century France.

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