The kings' mistresses [OverDrive/Libby electronic resource] the liberated lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and her sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin / Elizabeth C. Goldsmith.
Historical prologue -- The cardinal's nieces at the court of France -- The Duchess Mazarin -- Marie's Rome -- A runaway duchess -- On the road -- Savoy and beyond -- Hortense's London -- Madrid -- Divorce -- "Dust and ashes".
Summary
The little-known story of two spirited sisters who flaunted every social convention of 17th century Europe in their determination to live independently.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. New York PublicAffairs 2012 Available via World Wide Web.