by Annie Pietri · Bayard Jeunesse · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782227739109
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«Les Orangers de Versailles» is the historical novel for young readers by Annie Pietri, published by Bayard Jeunesse in paperback (222 pages, in French).
Marion, daughter of a Versailles gardener, enters the service of Madame de Montespan, the favourite of the Sun King. The marquise is demanding, but the girl's gift for blending essences and creating perfumes sets her apart. Soon Marion uncovers a conspiracy against the queen in which she unwittingly takes part.
First instalment of the series «Les Orangers de Versailles», originally published in 2000 by Bayard Jeunesse.
Novel recommended for readers aged 10 to 12 who enjoy historical fiction, mystery and the palace intrigues of Louis XIV's court.
Annie Pietri is a French writer. She wrote the novel The orange trees of Versailles (2004).
