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Click to read more about All This, and Heaven Too by Rachel Field. I bought this to replace my original copy which had fallen to bits! There are no discussion topics on this book yet. I don't know...it was just one of those things. The murder of the Duchess de Praslin by her husband. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. View all posts by Linda Aragoni. Chapter 365 1 min ago Chapter 364 12 hours ago Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting, While I Started a Farm. There's a problem loading this menu right now. There was something about it - the introspective quality of Field's language - that brought self-knowledge through the unveiling of Henriette's enigmatic character. A novel in the grand tradition of story-telling.”  —. The actual murder (main plot point) does not happen until a little more than 1/3 of the way through the 600 pages. Rachel Field has created a brilliant novelization of her life and turbulent times, based on facts, research, family anecdotes and memorabilia, and a keen sense of the kind of woman she was, strong, truthful, brave and vivid. This replaces 044102226X. Chapter 84 1 min ago Chapter 83 12 hours ago Sealed Divine Throne. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Rachel Field, the author of the children's book Hitty, has written a wonderful story of her Great-aunt, Henriette Desportes/Deluzy. 5. The author drags the story out way too much—sometimes it felt as if the five years the governess spent with the family were being narrated in real time—and I just don't care for the characters enough to stick with it. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I loved Rachel Field's writing in her book Hitty, and this book was just as well written. Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016. The second half is very boring and I just scanned through most of it. I enjoyed this book very much. This 1938 novel is based on the true story of one of the most notorious murder cases in French history. I got the feeling that the person who typed this book for Kindle was probably not a native English speaker. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I'm so glad \that is being hailed as modern classic,as I have enjoyed Henrietta's story for more years than I care to remember! Henriette Desportes is 28 years old when the novel opens in 1841. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. After the Duc savagely murdered his wife, Henriette defended herself before the Chancellor of France in a sensational murder trial that helped bring down the French king. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Very interesting read! Rachel Field has created a brilliant novelization of her life and turbulent times, based on facts, research, family anecdotes and memorabilia, and a keen sense of the kind of woman she was, strong, truthful, brave and vivid. After winning her freedom, Henriette took refuge in America. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It is a book to savor - not one to page through quickly. To see what your friends thought of this book. This number-one bestselling novel is based on the true story of one of the most notorious murder cases in French history. Please enter recipient e-mail address(es). Field, Henriette Desportes, -- 1813-1875. http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/52170817>.

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