The Magnificent Lies of Madeleine Bjart

The Magnificent Lies of Madeleine Bjart transports readers to 17th-century France, a time when the stage was as full of intrigue as the lives of those who performed on it. At the heart of this richly imagined historical novel is Madeleine Bjarta bold, ambitious actress and theatre director navigating the world of French theater alongside legends like Molire, Pierre and Thomas Corneille, and Tristan LHermite. Richard Goodkin masterfully weaves history with a tale of ambition, love, and deception. From tangled family ties and secret romances to hidden pregnancies and the ruthless pursuit of artistic success, Madeleines life is as dramatic as the plays she brings to life. Originally written in French and now available in English for the first time, The Magnificent Lies of Madeleine Bjart is a compelling portrait of a woman ahead of her timeone who shaped the world of theatre while carefully crafting her own myth.