The elusive 18th century French monarch, Louis XV, offers a Gothic-sentimental glimpse into his life and mind.

A note on inspiration:
With 2022 marking 300 years since Louis XV’s coronation on October 25th, 1722, I was inspired to create an account told from his point of view, using elements of two literary genres made famous in his lifetime. This felt necessary as much from my own creative impulse as for him being easily overshadowed by his usually self-serving mistresses. As is so often the case with my research and Christian historical fiction writing, it entailed a rollercoaster of emotions that I hope is as ultimately rewarding for the reader as it was for me.

*Available for purchase – US only from this page (other outlets pending). Paperback, 162 pages. 

Cover art by Welder Wings for ©Natacha Pavlov. Based on the original painting portrait of Louis XV by Maurice Quentin de la Tour, 1748.

For the 2022 Versailles expo in honor of Louis XV, visit: 

Passions d’un roi (French) || Passions of a King (English) || Podcast (French)