![]() Through the pages of her diary, Marie captures the isolation, the lavish parties and gowns, her struggle to find her place, and the years leading up her ascendance of the throne. ![]() But as she lives a luxurious life inside the palace gates, out on the streets the people of France face hunger and poverty. The future of Austria and France falls upon her shoulders. Opinionated and headstrong Marie Antoinette must find a way to fit in at the royal court, and get along with her fiancé. Upon the death of the King, she will become Queen Marie Antoinette. As his wife, she will be called Marie Antoinette and will be the highest princess of France. She is to marry Dauphin Louis Auguste, eldest grandson of King Louis XV. Things become more difficult for her when she is separated from her family and sent to the court of Versailles to meet her future husband. Marie Antonia of Vienna has her whole life mapped out ahead of her. To prepare the princess for becoming queen, she must be trained to write, read, speak French, dress, act. To forge an incredibly powerful political alliance, thirteen-year-old Marie Antoinette of Austria is betrothed to Dauphin Louis Auguste, who will one day be the king of France. ![]() ![]() My Royal Story: Marie Antoinette by Kathryn Lasky - 9781407116181 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Newbery Honor author Kathryn Lasky's MARIE ANTOINETTE is back in print with a gorgeous new package! My Royal Story: Marie Antoinette by Kathryn Lasky, 9781407116181, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. ![]()
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