Description
Désirée by Annemarie Selinko is a sweeping historical romance and literary novel set in France, following the extraordinary life of fourteen-year-old Désirée as she becomes entwined with the ambitious Napoleon Bonaparte. From her humble beginnings as a merchant’s daughter to her unexpected rise in society, the novel explores love, ambition, heartbreak, and the turbulent backdrop of French history. Combining a deeply personal love story with the grand sweep of historical events, Désirée is ideal for readers of epic romance, historical fiction, and character-driven storytelling.
