Desireé
Written by AnneMarie Selinko
Grades: 7-12
Desireé tells the story of a young girl who is engaged to Napoleon. Due to a series of events she does not marry him. Due to her sister marrying Napoleon's brother she stays close to the court and follows them to Paris. In Paris she meets Jean-Baptiste Berndotte an officer in the French Army. This story details Napoleon's rise and fall through history. It is also the story of a young girls journey from daughter of a merchant engaged to Napoleon, to being the Queen of Sweden. It is full of historical facts that are fascinating.
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