The Menagerie
The Menagerie by Judy Willmore is a historical fiction novel published by Artemesia Publishing, LLC in 2021. This edition spans 394 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, who seeks the affection of Louis, King of France, navigating a treacherous landscape filled with sorcery and witchcraft. As she pursues her desires, she becomes embroiled in a web of conspiracy and intrigue that threatens her life and position at court.
Readers will find a narrative rich in mystery and detective elements, as Lieutenant General of Police Gabriel-Nicolas de la Reynie investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to witchcraft and poison. The court’s atmosphere is charged with tension as courtesans vie for the King’s favor, and accusations of dark rituals swirl around Athénaïs. The plot unfolds against the backdrop of the opulent yet perilous world of Versailles, where loyalty and betrayal intertwine, leading to a gripping exploration of ambition and danger.
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There was only one way to win the heart of the King of France, and it led straight through sorcery and witchcraft.
Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart had to have Louis, King of France, but his other mistresses stood in the way. Then she meets the very helpful sorceress and Athénaïs gets her wish. But soon Louis hears tales of witchcraft and poison, a conspiracy spreading through his court–like the beasts in the Versailles menagerie, courtesans are clawing their way to his favor, and his bed. He orders Lieutenant General of Police Gabriel-Nicolas de la Reynie to investigate. Mysterious deaths mount while La Reynie presses on, hauling in witches, charlatans, and the nobility alike. Grimy fingers point to Athénaïs, the King’s mistress, with whispers of a black mass celebrated over her naked body. Then La Reynie discovers a plot to kill her.
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