Louise de la Vallière Chapter 30 - Madame

In which the tense relations at court unfold through a charged encounter between King Louis and Madame, centring upon the dismissal of Mademoiselle de la Vallière and the tangled loyalties it reveals. The king’s rare admission of vulnerability contrasts with Madame’s unyielding pride, offering a glimpse into the delicate and often painful balance of power within the royal family.