Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess
by OpenStories
Original author: Henry W. Fischer
"Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess" by Henry W. Fischer is a historical memoir written in the early 20th century. The work presents the self-recorded experiences and inner thoughts of Louise, the Crown Princess of Saxony, providing a candid and often tumultuous account of her life at court and her eventual elopement. The narrative offers a glimpse into the constraints of royal life, familial dynamics, and personal desires, making it a captivating read for those interested in royal history and personal memoirs. At the start of the memoir, Louise introduces herself and sets the stage for her life in the Saxon royal family. She reflects on her upbringing, her marriage to Crown Prince Frederick Augustus, and the complexities of court life that she navigates. Through diary entries, the reader learns about her challenges, including harsh familial relationships, societal expectations concerning motherhood, and her desire for genuine affection in a world filled with political intrigue. The opening portion establishes Louise's voice as both rebellious and introspective, hinting at the tumultuous path that will lead her to seek a life beyond the constraints of royalty.
Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess, by Henry W. Fischer. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #29167.
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68 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter7,374 words
- 2.Chapter I: Motherhood1,063 words
- 3.Chapter II: The Sweet Family676 words
- 4.Chapter III: Weeping Willow--Emblem Royal391 words
- 5.Chapter IV: My Unpleasant Youth620 words
- 6.Chapter V: A Fierce Disciplinarian646 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Leopold Defends My Honor at His Peril562 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Princes and Princesses Dance to the Tune of the Whip1,326 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Planning to Get a Husband for Me1,043 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Love-Making651 words
- 11.Chapter X: My Popularity Renders George Dyspeptic1,414 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Scolded for Being Popular398 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Royal Disgrace--Lightning and Shadows855 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Unspeakable Littlenesses of Petty Courts1,419 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Imperial Russian Ethics Transferred to Dresden860 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Royalty Not Pretty, and Why451 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: More Jealousies of the Great566 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Royal Prince, Who Behaves Like a Drunken Bricklayer1,191 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: I Defy Them663 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Attempted Violence Defeated by Firmness750 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Titled Servants Low and Cunning617 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Banishment353 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: "poor Relations" in Royal Houses1,847 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: A Servant-Tyrant487 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: More Tyranny of a Titled Servant362 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: The Two Black Sheep of the Family United867 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: Frederick Augustus Continues Very Raw434 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: Prince Max Makes Love to Me333 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: The Shah of Persia Falls in Love with Me867 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: The Shah Compromises Me in Public448 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: My Life at Court Becomes Unbearable708 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: Prison for Princes That Oppose the King560 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: Prince George Shown the Door by Grand-Duchess Melita959 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: Melita's Love Affairs and Mine935 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV: More About the Sweet Royal Family Life1,040 words
- 36.Chapter XXXV: Flirtation Develops Into Love386 words
- 37.Chapter XXXVI: Count Bielsk Makes Love to the Crown Princess832 words
- 38.Chapter XXXVII: Rapid Love Making in the Bois901 words
- 39.Chapter XXXVIII: "in Love There Are No Princesses, Only Women"1,779 words
- 40.Chapter XXXIX: My Punishment1,045 words
- 41.Chapter XL: A Plebeian Lover851 words
- 42.Chapter XLI: An Atrocious Royal Scandal1,266 words
- 43.Chapter XLII: I Lose Another of My Lovers865 words
- 44.Chapter XLIII: The Crown Princess Quells a Riot1,270 words
- 45.Chapter XLIV: The New Lover, and "i Play the Hussy for Fair"1,028 words
- 46.Chapter XLV: Love and the Happiness It Conveys843 words
- 47.Chapter XLVI: Fears for My Love931 words
- 48.Chapter XLVII: Love's Intermezzo854 words
- 49.Chapter XLVIII: Grand Mistress Tells Husband I Keep a Diary630 words
- 50.Chapter XLIX: Aristocratic Visitors861 words
- 51.Chapter L: To Live Under King's and Prince George's Eye602 words
- 52.Chapter LI: Cold Reception--Enemies All Around520 words
- 53.Chapter LII: Prince George Reveals to Me the Depth of His Hatred709 words
- 54.Chapter LIII: Revolver in Hand, I Demand an Explanation925 words
- 55.Chapter LIV: Forced to Do Penance Like a Trappist Monk1,079 words
- 56.Chapter LV: Francis Joseph Joins My Saxon Enemies989 words
- 57.Chapter LVI: I Am Determined to Do as I Please1,692 words
- 58.Chapter LVII: I Confess to Papa553 words
- 59.Chapter LVIII: Monsieur Giron--Richard, the Artist725 words
- 60.Chapter LIX: The People Think Me a Wanton1,129 words
- 61.Chapter LX: The Day of Judgment Looms Up795 words
- 62.Chapter LXI: A Mad House for Louise--Probably356 words
- 63.Chapter LXII: King's Illness a Boon to Lovers967 words
- 64.Chapter LXIII: What I Will Do When I Am Queen532 words
- 65.Chapter LXIV: The King Is Alive and Punishment Near716 words
- 66.Chapter LXV: Fisticuffs Don't Save My Crown603 words
- 67.Chapter LXVI: Abandoned227 words
- 68.Chapter LXVII: Family Council at Castle707 words