Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 7: Being Secret Memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, Lady's Maid to Madame De Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

Published in the late 18th century, 'Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI' by Mme. Du Hausset offers a personal account of the French monarchy's final days. The memoirs focus on key figures such as Marie Antoinette and the Princesse de Lamballe, highlighting themes of loyalty and sacrifice amidst the political turmoil leading to the French Revolution. Du Hausset, as the lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, provides unique insights into the court's dynamics and the struggles faced by the royal family during a time of impending danger and chaos.