Imperial Venus : A Novel of Napoleon's Favorite Sister (Paperback)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Imperial Venus is a historical fiction novel written by Edgar Maass. The book is centered around Napoleon Bonaparte's favorite sister, Pauline Bonaparte, who was known for her beauty and scandalous behavior. The novel follows Pauline's life from her childhood in Corsica to her marriage to General Leclerc and her eventual rise to become the Queen of Naples. The book also explores Pauline's relationships with her family members, including her brother Napoleon, as well as her lovers and political allies. Through Pauline's story, the novel provides a glimpse into the political and social climate of the early 19th century in Europe. Overall, Imperial Venus is a captivating tale of power, love, and betrayal set in the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.