Recommendations - Philippe d'Orléans HF

[Liz]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knew of any good historical fiction books centering around Philippe, Duc d'Orléans (brother of Louis XVI)?

Thanks in advance!!
Liz

[Margaret]

I can't think of any where he's the central character, but in Before Versailles: A Novel of Louis XIV he is a secondary character.

[``Laurie]

Liz wrote: "Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knew of any good historical fiction books centering around Philippe, Duc d'Orléans (brother of Louis XVI)?

Thanks in advance!!
Liz"

Hi Liz, I'm a little bit confused - did you mean King Louis XIV or Louis the 15th?

I recently finished a series of books set during the reign of Louis XIV by

Sandra Gulland where Philippe was also a minor character.

[Liz]

Ugh, typo!!! I meant Louis XIV, obviously!!! Grr. Do you mean Mistress of the Sun?

[Liz]

And thanks, Margaret! I haven't read that yet!!

[``Laurie]

Liz wrote: "Ugh, typo!!! I meant Louis XIV, obviously!!! Grr. Do you mean Mistress of the Sun?"

Yes, Mistress of the Sun with the sequel; The Shadow Queen.

I loved both of these books. The author didn't just focus on Louis's love life but governmental issues as making for a well rounded book about the reign of Louis XIV. His brother Philippe was a prominent character in both novels.

[Liz]

Yes!!! I absolutely loved those!! Sandra Gulland is an amazing author.

[``Laurie]

I hope there will be a 3rd book in this series.

[Liz]

ME TOO!!! :)