De la Tour du Pin [1770-1853] wrote  fascinating memoirs that give first-hand accounts of the years leading up to and including the French Revolution, the Imperial Court of Napoleon, and Napoleon's return from exile. As an aristocrat, she had access to the private lives of the Royals. As a contemporary of Austen, her memoirs offer a unique and personal view into affairs that deeply affected Britain. McCall Publishing Company, NY. Hb, no jacket. VG condition with slightly faded spine. 1971. USED. $3.00