The Lafayettes were married by arrangement in 1774, when the Marquis was 16 and Adrienne de Noailles was 14 years old, a situation not likely to inspire devotion. Yet devoted they were, and Adrienne was prepared to risk her life on behalf of her husband when, in 1781, he returned from fighting in the American Revolution to deal with a more challenging revolution at home. The author emphasizes Adrienne's valor and Christian spirituality. A section of b&w plates. DJ spine is sun-faded with a rumple across the top, otherwise very good condition. Henry Holt and Company, New York. 1959. Hb, Dj. USED. $25.00