An epic saga from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray based on the true story of an extraordinary castle in the heart of France and the remarkable women bound by its legacy. A founding mother… Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette, A daring visionary… Glittering New York socialite Beatrice Chanler, And a reluctant resistor… French schoolteacher and aspiring artist Marthe Simone. This intriguing conversation includes a special guest appearance by the grandson of Beatrice Chanler.

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