Madame De Pompadour

Madame de Pompadour (1968) by Nancy Mitford – Published by Hamish Hamilton
Offered by Crappy Old Books – because even the best histories can smell faintly of damp.

Dive into the powdered wigs, poisonous gossip, and political maneuvering of 18th-century Versailles with Nancy Mitford’s irreverent and razor-sharp biography of Madame de Pompadour — the not-so-humble mistress of Louis XV. This is not your average dusty history tome: Mitford brings wit, scandal, and more than a touch of aristocratic side-eye to one of France’s most powerful women.

Hardback edition from 1968. Jacket may be battered, binding possibly loose, but rest assured: the wit inside is still intact (and far sharper than the spine). Perfect for Francophiles, Mitford devotees, or anyone who enjoys their history with a smirk.

Because why buy pristine when you can have personality?

Large hardback with paper dust jacket, all in good condition.

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