Louise de La Valliere

This historical romance continues The Vicomte de Bragelonne series, focusing on the tragic love story of Louise de La Vallière, a lady-in-waiting who becomes the mistress of King Louis XIV. Torn between her love for the king and her moral values, Louise's life is marked by passion, intrigue, and heartbreak. Dumas masterfully intertwines real historical events with drama, bringing to life the complexities of love, loyalty, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of power.
Françoise Louise de La Vallière, Duchess of La Vallière and Vaujours, born Françoise Louise de La Baume Le Blanc de La Vallière, Mademoiselle de La Vallière (1644 - 1710) was a French noblewoman and the first mistress of Louis XIV of France from 1661 to 1667. She was created suo jure Duchess of La Vallière and Duchess of Vaujours. After leaving the royal court, Louise dedicated her life to religion, becoming a nun in 1674.