" Historical fiction based on the true lives of Louise de la Valliere, mistress of Louis XIV. The story takes you back to Louise's childhood, her encounter with King Louis and their relationship through the years. Petite's (Louise's) life is filled with love for her King and lover Louis, but also her struggle with admitting and living the life of a courtesan. Petite survives the death of several of her children, the "sharing" of her lover with another woman, the wish to help her family and her personal struggle with morals. The writing was well done, the description of life in the seventeenth century interesting, and history told from the eyes of Louis XIV's lover all make the book an enjoyable read. "
— Jane, 2/6/2014