by Annemarie Selinko · tapa dura · ISBN 9788422605478
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Dive into the fascinating story of Désirée, Napoleon Bonaparte's first fiancée, in this novel by Annemarie Selinko. Through an intimate diary format, the work offers us a privileged look at Désirée's life and the intricacies of the Bonaparte family. Originally published in 1953, this captivating narration tells the story of a young woman who, after a love disappointment, finds an unexpected destiny in royalty. An unforgettable story of love, ambition and destiny in 19th century Europe.
Annemarie Selinko was an Austrian novelist who wrote a number of best-selling books in German from the 1930s through the 1950s. Although she had been based in Germany, in 1939 at the start of World War II she took refuge in Denmark with her Danish husband, but then in 1943, they again became refugees, this time to Sweden.
