Farewell, Josephine: The Romance of Josephine and Napoleon

by Gerald Hausman, Loretta Hausman

Overview

Josephine grows up on the West Indian island of Martinique longing for a glorious life in Paris where a seer has told her she is destined to be "more than a queen." An arranged marriage to a French nobleman brings her to the city of lights. But instead of the grand life, she experiences the French Revolution. Her husband is executed, she is imprisoned and all of her dreams of diamonds turn to dirt. But then she meets the greatest love of her life, Napoleon Bonaparte. Their ups and downs, joys and sorrows set against the background of the Napoleonic Wars ensure that this dramatic novel is one of the most turbulent romances of the time.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149024193
Publisher:	Irie Books
Publication date:	12/04/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	245
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Gerald and Loretta Hausman have collaborated on many best-selling children's and adult books including the Parents Choice Silver Medalist novel, Escape From Botany Bay: The True Story of Mary Bryant.

Editorial Reviews

"I found the story very interesting and informative, not only about Napoleon and Josephine, but also about the French Revolution. There were many twists and turns that made the book faster reading than your regular love story."

Kidsreads - Kids Reads

"The authors' use of interior monologue, quotations from letters, plus an intimate understanding of the period makes for a great blend."

jacket review - David Kherdian

"Read in one sitting ... it grips you."

Goodreads - Good Reads