Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 3 / Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

Name: Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 3 / Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe
Author: Mme. Du Hausset

By Mme. Du Hausset

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An attendant recounts her personal experiences and preserved papers from service to a prominent courtier, describing how musical training and language skills brought her into intimate contact with the royal household. She narrates confidential missions, travels across Europe, and the trust that granted access to private correspondence. The memoir offers eyewitness episodes of public hostility and violent scenes directed at the royal family, close observations of the Queen's demeanor and virtues, and court intrigues, including mistrust of rival figures. The narrative blends domestic recollection, political commentary, and documentary material to portray court life and its unraveling.

About the Author

Mme. Du Hausset

Madame Du Hausset was a French memoirist known for her detailed accounts of the royal courts during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Serving as a lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour and later to Princess Lamballe, she provided a unique insider perspective on the lives and intrigues of the French aristocracy. Her most notable work, "Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI," offers a vivid portrayal of court life, politics, and the personal dynamics of the time. Through her writings, Du Hausset contributes significantly to our understanding of 18th-century France and the complexities of its social hierarchy.