The Women of Chateau Lafayette
Book description
The USA Today Bestseller!
Recommended by Oprah Magazine ∙ Cosmo∙ PopSugar∙ SheReads ∙ Parade ∙ and more!
An epic saga from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray based on the true story of an extraordinary castle in the heart of France and the remarkable women bound by its legacy.…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Women of Chateau Lafayette as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
We all know the Marquis de Lafayette, right? To my surprise, I didn’t know his first name or his wife’s. (Gilbert and Adrienne.) The historical novel The Women of Chateau Lafayette fills in the rest of the blanks. It starts with those Lafayettes, then weaves in women who protect Lafayette’s castle during World War I and II. While I enjoyed all three plots, the intimate portrayal of the famous Marquis fascinated me the most. I loved his youthful clumsiness, cringed at his marital infidelities, and grumbled at his hesitancy to take power when the French needed him. So, read The…
From Margaret's list on famous leaders we thought we understood.
Want books like The Women of Chateau Lafayette?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Women of Chateau Lafayette.
Browse books like The Women of Chateau Lafayette
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in France, World War 1, and presidential biography?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about France, World War 1, and presidential biography.