Based on the true story of the woman  known as La Maupin, this novel is a compelling portrait of an unforgettable woman. In Versailles, 1686, young Julie d'Aubigny is taught to fence in the court of the Sun King. Taken as mistress by the King's Master of Horse, she runs away with her fencing master, falls in love with a nun, and hides from authorities to avoid being burned at the stake. Not to be conquered, she becomes a beloved star of the Paris Opera. Fourth Estate. 2014. Paper. NEW. $15.00