When the beautiful Eugenie Montijo married Louis Napoleon, she became the Empress of France. But while Louis was possessed of a sensual nature, Eugenie was cold, resulting in Louis taking mistresses. Yet Eugenie maintained her dignity, winning the affection of the French people. But behind the facade of beautiful clothes and ostentatious living, she cherished a burning ambition to further the advancement of the French Empire and to ensure a secure throne for her son. Fate, however, had cruel blows to deliver.
Genre: Romance
Genre: Romance
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