Petticoat Rule

Petticoat Rule is a historical novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, published in the early 20th century. Set in 18th-century France during the reign of Louis XV, it follows Lydie d'Aumont, the daughter of the French Prime Minister, and Charles Edward Stuart, the exiled English claimant to the throne. The narrative explores themes of love, ambition, and political intrigue, highlighting the dynamics of the French court and the personal desires that intertwine with political alliances.