Sophie Dawes, Queen of Chantilly is a biography written by Violette Montagu that explores the life of Sophie Dawes, a notorious figure in 19th century France. Born into poverty, Sophie rose to become the mistress of Louis Henri Joseph, the Duke of Bourbon, and later the Countess of Castiglione. She was known for her beauty, wit, and cunning, and used her charm to manipulate the aristocracy and gain wealth and power. The book delves into Sophie's early...