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.