1910. A quote from the book: I am sorry only for the poor princess whom he chooses; I'm certain I shall not be the political victim. Marie Louise in a letter to her mother before she learned of her betrothal to Napoleon. Contents: Introductory: Napoleon and the Feminine Tangent; Episodes of Youth and Adolescence; Josephine; The Queen of the East; The Singer of Milan; Georgina; The Feminine under the Empire; The Women of the Family; The Femmes Fortes; The Mystery of Madame X--; Walewska; Marie Louise; and The Tragi-Comedy of the Rock. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.