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Book Review of The Road to Compiegne (French Revolution, Bk 2)

The Road to Compiegne (French Revolution, Bk 2)
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Louis XV of France, no longer the Well Beloved, he ignored the dangers facing France seeking refuge from any unpleasantness in extravagance, folly and undisguised sensuality...After the death of Madame de Pompadour, a succession of lovely girls brought Louis temporary forgetfulness until the voluptuous du Barry made the King once again feel yourn and gay and in love.....