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The Queen's Coiffeur: The Novel
THE QUEEN’S COIFFEUR is the story of Leonard Autié, the role he played in the life of his most famous client, and the chaotic and history-making world in which he rose to prominence.
Was Leonard indirectly responsible for the very first attacks upon the queen, found in inflammatory pamphlets circulating as early as 1775. The attacks were prompted by Leonard's incredibly fanatical hairstyles, concoctions that reached such a height that it was necessary for ladies to kneel on the carriage floor--or hold the towering hairpieces outside the coach windows en route to gala balls and the opera.
Was Leonard indirectly responsible for the very first attacks upon the queen, found in inflammatory pamphlets circulating as early as 1775. The attacks were prompted by Leonard's incredibly fanatical hairstyles, concoctions that reached such a height that it was necessary for ladies to kneel on the carriage floor--or hold the towering hairpieces outside the coach windows en route to gala balls and the opera.
109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2022
About the author
Will Bashor
10 books199 followersFrom Columbus, Ohio, Will earned his Ph.D. from the American Graduate School of Paris. In his spare time, he reads memoirs and researches the lives of royals and their courtiers. He hopes to share his fascination with the Bourbon dynasty and its quirky inhabitants and, at the same time, weave the historical record with creative fiction. He has written articles for the Huffington Post, Age of Revolutions, BBC History Magazine, France Today, and Carine Roitfeld’s CR Fashion Book.
His new novel, The Bastard Prince of Versailles, received a 5-Star Review from Readers' Favorites (by K.C. Finn):
Author Will Bashor portrays the intrigues of the 17th-century French court with fantastic detail and a passion for atmosphere, filling every page with rivalries, betrayals, and political maneuvering. The character of Louis is sensitively drawn, and readers witness his struggles with identity, love, and the demands of royal life. The Chevalier de Lorraine's manipulation and the gay society subplot add depth to the narrative, highlighting the complexities of sexual identity and society's prejudices of the time. As Louis is exiled and later given a chance at redemption through military service, the novel delves into themes of heroism and self-sacrifice with some deeply compelling emotional scenes that tug at the heartstrings and help us relate to human beings from centuries ago on a modern personal level. Overall, The Bastard Prince of Versailles is a compelling historical novel that not only entertains but also educates about a lesser-known aspect of French history, and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Visit him at www.willbashor.com.
His new novel, The Bastard Prince of Versailles, received a 5-Star Review from Readers' Favorites (by K.C. Finn):
Author Will Bashor portrays the intrigues of the 17th-century French court with fantastic detail and a passion for atmosphere, filling every page with rivalries, betrayals, and political maneuvering. The character of Louis is sensitively drawn, and readers witness his struggles with identity, love, and the demands of royal life. The Chevalier de Lorraine's manipulation and the gay society subplot add depth to the narrative, highlighting the complexities of sexual identity and society's prejudices of the time. As Louis is exiled and later given a chance at redemption through military service, the novel delves into themes of heroism and self-sacrifice with some deeply compelling emotional scenes that tug at the heartstrings and help us relate to human beings from centuries ago on a modern personal level. Overall, The Bastard Prince of Versailles is a compelling historical novel that not only entertains but also educates about a lesser-known aspect of French history, and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Visit him at www.willbashor.com.
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December 27, 2023
This historical novel is adapted from by screenplay, The Queen's Coiffeur, which is currently being considered for a feature film in the UK. Your comments are greatly appreciated as it is my first novel. Thank you, Will.
December 19, 2023
The book begins in the latter 18th century when Leanord Autie of Pampers arrives in Paris to perfect his art as a coiffeur. His talents took him to heights where he tended to nobles and royalty. Over the years, he was promised a lot, but during chaotic times, Leonard’s efforts to claim what was promised to him became a journey filled with much praise and disappointment.
Beautifully written, the author introduces the readers to the life of a coiffeur in a historically turbulent period. I highly recommend this book to all audiences interested in stories about France in the 17-1800s.
Beautifully written, the author introduces the readers to the life of a coiffeur in a historically turbulent period. I highly recommend this book to all audiences interested in stories about France in the 17-1800s.
September 21, 2023
A Rollicking Tale of History’s Greatest Hairdresser
Hard to imagine the story of Marie Antoinette’s hairdresser being as exciting and amusing as it’s presented here. A fast, fun, and engaging read, start to finish. A great and unusual lens through which to view a tumultuous time in history.
Hard to imagine the story of Marie Antoinette’s hairdresser being as exciting and amusing as it’s presented here. A fast, fun, and engaging read, start to finish. A great and unusual lens through which to view a tumultuous time in history.
September 22, 2023
a interesting take
This book is exciting and entertaining, I was not able to put the book down and when I did I was wanting to read more. A unique and interesting perspective to look at a turbulent time in history through that can be found in this book. I am not a fan of history but this book didn’t feel like a historical story!
This book is exciting and entertaining, I was not able to put the book down and when I did I was wanting to read more. A unique and interesting perspective to look at a turbulent time in history through that can be found in this book. I am not a fan of history but this book didn’t feel like a historical story!
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