The Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B. by Sandra Gulland

Author:Sandra Gulland [Gulland, Sandra]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9780684856063
Publisher: Scribner
Published: 1999-08-03T04:00:00+00:00

September 21, 1792—Strasbourg

Rose,

How can you say that I do not understand the situation in Paris! I understand it clearly: the Parisians were overcome with an irrational panic. The Austrians would never have attacked! But even so, to send the children to England? Can you imagine what that would have meant to my career? As a former aristocrat, daily I am required to submit proof of my loyalty.

Your much enraged and offended husband, Alexandre

Friday, September 21.

Aimée is intent on my safety. “You’re to become a good citoyenne, a model Republican.” She’s put a red cap and a worsted linen cockade by the door—not even a silk cockade will do—“for whenever you go out.”

I groaned.

She took the liberty of suggesting that I find a less attractive cape to wear in the streets. “Any show of wealth is dangerous,” she said. “Even clean linens.” She gave me a cape she’d found in a used clothing shop. It is worn and patched, an unbecoming dirty yellow. “Perfect. You look horrible.”

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