In "Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency – Complete," Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d'Orléans, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the opulent yet treacherous realms of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent regency. Written in a vivid and engaging literary style, her memoirs are imbued with an intimate and often candid tone that reveals the intricacies ...