Monsieur Montespan. A Novel. Winner of the Grand Prix Palatine du roman historique 2008 and the Prix Maison de la presse 2008

The Marquis de Montespan and his wife Athenais share a rare true love in 17th-century France. However, when Madame de Montespan attracts the attention of King Louis XIV and is taken to Versailles, the Marquis vows to seek revenge.