At the Mock Versailles
The story revolves around the theme of reincarnation and karma. The protagonist, a young woman named Valerie, discovers that she has lived a past life in 18th century France during the reign of Louis XV. Through a series of visions and dreams, Valerie uncovers memories of her past life as Madame de Pompadour's lady-in-waiting. As she delves deeper into her past, Valerie begins to experience strange and unexplained events that seem to be connected to her past life. She becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about her past and the fate that befell her in her previous incarnation.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 3,070 words
First lines
"_You are just a porcelain trifle, Belle Marquise! _ _Just a thing of puffs and patches,_ _Made for madrigals and catches,_ _Not for heart-wounds, but for scratches._" AUSTIN DOBSON.
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At the Mock Versailles is listed on Textopian as a short story by Egerton Castle, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,070 words
- Structure: 1 section, 43 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central plot revolves around romantic relationships.
- Drama — Contains intense character development and emotional themes.
- Adventure — Features elements of exploration and action.
Tags
Romance · Historical Fiction · Adventure · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Intrigue · Royal Court · 18th Century · France · Palace Intrigue · Nobility