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A fall from grace: The story of a renaissance princess' life and exceptional authorship

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Release Date: 05/14/2018

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For her entire life Leonora Christine was the object of admiration, hate, and curiosity. But who was she - this at once adored and hated woman; this talented storyteller, who created what is probably the most revered piece of Danish literature from the 1600s?

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For her entire life Leonora Christine was the object of admiration, hate, and curiosity. But who was she - this at once adored and hated woman; this talented storyteller, who created what is probably the most revered piece of Danish literature from the 1600s?

Endulge yourself in this real life story of a renaissance princess.