The Queen's Fortune av Allison Pataki

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<b>A sweeping novel about the extraordinary woman who captured Napoleon’s heart, created a dynasty, and changed the course of history—from the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Traitor''s Wife, The Accidental Empress,</i> and <i>Sisi</i><br><br>“I absolutely loved <i>The Queen’s Fortune,</i> the fascinating, little-known story of Desiree Clary—the woman Napoleon left for Josephine—who ultimately triumphed and became queen of Sweden.”—Martha Hall Kelly, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Lilac Girls</i></b><br><br> As the French revolution ravages the country, Desiree Clary is faced with the life-altering truth that the world she has known and loved is gone and it’s fallen on her to save her family from the guillotine.<br><br> A chance encounter with Napoleon Bonaparte, the ambitious and charismatic young military prodigy, provides her answer. When her beloved sister Julie marries his brother Joseph, Desi