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Jane Austen, Pasternak, Emily Bronte, Balzac, Flaubert, Maupassant

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About this author

Author of Mistress of the Revolution and For the King (publication date: July 8, 2010). Both are historical novels set in Paris around the time of the French Revolution.
Catherine was born and raised in France. She is also an attorney with an international practice, and splits her time between Paris, London and Los Angeles.
Visit her blog, Versailles and more, at http://blog.catherinedelors.com.


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Marie-Antoinette “en gaulle” by Vigee-Lebrun


Truth be told, Marie-Antoinette as a teenager and young woman very much enjoyed the outrageous hairstyles of her time, and during all of her years at Versailles she had to wear the court dress for all formal occasions.


But it is true that, as her taste matured, she came to appreciate the freedom of simple linen dresses. She even had her portrait paint...

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Average rating: 3.82 · 1,135 ratings · 200 reviews · 3 distinct works · Similar authors
Mistress of the Revolution
3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 880 ratings — published 2008 — 8 editions
For the King
3.4 of 5 stars 3.40 avg rating — 254 ratings — published 2010 — 11 editions
Iubire şi sânge
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2008

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Mistress of the Revolution (Literature & Fiction)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 29, 2010 04:33pm
Description: The narrator, Gabrielle de Montserrat, writes from her London exile.
For the King (Literature & Fiction)
1 chapters   —   updated Feb 19, 2010 03:21am
Description: The opening of the novel.

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For the King by Catherine Delors
" Catherine Delors delivered again after the wonderful novel Mistress to the Revolution. She has quickly become one of my top favorite authors. The mark of a good novel is making me want to go and learn about the history behind the story, which Delo... " Read more of this review »
For the King by Catherine Delors
" Liked it very much. Fun read. "
For the King by Catherine Delors
" All historical fiction is about today. That goes for works old and new. The old works are being experienced by contemporary readers, and the material filters through a modern mindset. Conversely, and more to the point here, a contemporary work suc... " Read more of this review »
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Catherine Delors Pamela wrote: "Hey Catherine...Thanks for accepting my friend request."

De rien, Pamela, thanks for friending me!


message 14: by Pamela

Pamela Hey Catherine...Thanks for accepting my friend request.


Catherine Delors Eugene, when my new book is released in July, I would like to send you a signed copy to cheer you up over there. Please keep in touch and send me your address then.


message 12: by Eugene

Eugene Thank you. Your prayers are surely much needed.


Catherine Delors My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family, Eugene. And thanks for your service!


message 10: by Eugene

Eugene Hi Catherine! I hope this note finds you well. I've been deployed to Afghanistan.


Jessie Pearl Happy Friday to you Catherine!


message 7: by Saleh

Saleh Hi.What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?PLZ Answer The Question In My Profile.


Jeannie Faulkner Barber Hi Catherine and thanks for the add. I hope you have a blessed holiday season.
Jeannie


message 5: by Patry

Patry Catherine,

Your book sounds so intriguing. What an exciting time for you!

Wishing you a huge success!

Patry

P.S. Isn't Julie wonderful?


Michele thanks for the ad. I can't wait to see who is reading what! and learn more about this mnetwork and how it works. Have a playful day! Michele Marchetti
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Catherine Delors Thanks for all the good wishes. I am barely over ONE WEEK away from my pub date!!!

And my thanks also to the Goodreads members who have added me as a friend. I really, really appreciate the support at this time.


Daniel
Catherine, I've added your book Mistress of the Revolution to my to-read list.


Catherine Delors Thanks so much, Melika.

It is this kind of encouragement that makes the wait until publication date bearable. Early wishes for your birthday. Hope you love the book!

Best,

Catherine


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