The Empress Josephine

The Empress Josephine is a historical fiction novel by Louise Muhlbach that tells the story of the life of Josephine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book begins with Josephine's childhood in Martinique, where she was born as a Creole woman, and follows her journey to France, where she marries a French aristocrat, Alexandre de Beauharnais. As the French Revolution unfolds, Alexandre is executed, leaving Josephine alone with their two children. She then meets Napoleon, who is a rising military leader, and they fall in love. They get married and Josephine becomes the Empress of France. The novel explores Josephine's life as a powerful woman in a male-dominated society, her relationships with her children and stepchildren, and her struggles with infertility. It also delves into her role in Napoleon's political and military decisions, as well as her eventual divorce from him. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, The Empress Josephine offers a captivating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential women in French history.While the jailer read his list, suspense and excitement were visible on all faces, but no one would have so deeply lowered himself as to betray fear or anguish when his name fell from the lips of the jailer. The smile remained on the lip, friends and acquaintances were bidden farewell with a cheerful salutation, and with easy, unaffected demeanor they quitted the hall to mount the fatal vehicle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.