Though not considered beautiful, Napoleon's niece Charlotte had charm and artistic talent. Her aunt called her a "vixen" and a Swiss painter killed himself over her.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon’s brother Lucien played a key role in Napoleon's rise to power, but refused to give up his wife when Napoleon demanded.| Shannon Selin
Letters of introduction were the reference letters of the past.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon's niece and her scandalous marriages| Shannon Selin
The life and death of a fabulous royal residence near Paris| Shannon Selin