Désirée by Annemarie Selinko
The novel is a historical fiction that follows the life of Désirée Clary, a young silk merchant's daughter from Marseille, who becomes romantically involved with a young Napoleon Bonaparte before he rises to power. After their relationship ends, Désirée finds herself navigating the complexities of French society during a turbulent period, eventually marrying Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, who later becomes King Charles XIV John of Sweden. The story, told through a series of fictionalized letters and diary entries, portrays Désirée's transformation from a naive girl into a mature woman and a queen, offering a unique perspective on the political and social upheavals of the Napoleonic era.
The 7728th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 607
- Original Language
- German
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- 80th on Big Read (German) (Germany)