Petticoat Government

In Petticoat Government, Baroness Orczy transports readers to the dazzling yet treacherous court of Louis XV, where love, ambition, and intrigue entwine beneath the glitter of Versailles. At the center is a young woman whose wit and beauty draw her into the dangerous orbit of princes, ministers, and schemers, all vying for power in a world where influence is as perilous as it is intoxicating. With secret plots, political betrayals, and unexpected romance, Orczy paints a portrait of a society ruled not by kings alone, but by the women who whisper in their ears. A tale of manipulation, courage, and passion, Petticoat Government is a sparkling mix of historical fiction and courtly drama that reveals the hidden power of women in history.