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Madame de Lafayette's classic tale of intrigue and love translated and freely dramatised by Jo Clifford.
Set in the 16th Century, the play follows the life of a beautiful young lady newly presented to Court. It's the reign of Henri II and Mary Queen of Scots is safely ensconced in France. It's a time of dangerous liaisons when one step out of line could ruin a woman and her family.
Quickly married off, the naïve Princess finds herself admired and taunted by those around her. And, whilst they gossi ...more
Set in the 16th Century, the play follows the life of a beautiful young lady newly presented to Court. It's the reign of Henri II and Mary Queen of Scots is safely ensconced in France. It's a time of dangerous liaisons when one step out of line could ruin a woman and her family.
Quickly married off, the naïve Princess finds herself admired and taunted by those around her. And, whilst they gossi ...more
A short but very long, very drawn out, and oddly passing novel. Considered the first French novel (and certainly better than the god awful first English novel ‘Pamela’) the story is a many layered satire, drama, and even once all things are wrapped up and considered, a tragic comedy. The historical context and significance of the novel notwithstanding, the story has aged surprisingly well. Granted, it’s told almost completely in exposition and many of the characters first introduced factor littl
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