...Shrewdly perceptive, brilliantly witty, described as though one were watching Mike Wallace on 60 minutes.-Louis L. Auchincloss

"Memoirs of the Comtesse du Barry," published by Baron Étienne-Léon Lamothe-Langon, is a fascinating story of Jeanne Bécu, the Comtesse du Barry (1743-1793), a lady whose life straddled the grandeur and unpredictability of 18th-century France. Some stories are fascinating and fantastic, while others sneak up on you and draw you in. Lamothe-Langon's storytelling abilities show through as he delves into the interesting life of du Barry, who rose from humble origins to become King Louis XV's last mistress. Her connections, as well as her involvement in the complex political framework of the French court and her influence on the cultural atmosphere of her day, are all vividly described in the literature. The author's rigorous research and storytelling ability bring du Barry's character to life, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this intriguing historical man.