In her evocative memoirs, "Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan), 1836-1840," Dorothée, duchesse de Dino, offers an intimate glimpse into the intricate social and political tapestry of early 19th-century France. With a literary style that intertwines graceful prose and insightful reflections, she captures the era's complexities through her personal experie...