Mamzelle

A young woman witnesses Washington's fall during the War of 1812.

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In the tumult of the War of 1812, Jeanne Siousat, a young Frenchwoman, finds herself in the heart of Washington, D.C., as it faces the threat of British invasion. As a companion to the influential Dolly Madison, Jeanne becomes an eyewitness to the dramatic events that lead to the capture and burning of the city. With the reluctant Claiborne Kent by her side, she navigates a world of political intrigue and danger. Can she survive the chaos and protect those she holds dear as the nation's capital teeters on the brink of destruction?

From the publisher

It is the beginning of the War of 1812. America is still a young, uncertain nation, defending herself against the armies of England once again. In Washington, President James Madison and his popular wife Dolly welcome into their home the lovely Jeanne Siousat, niece of their Master of Ceremonies. Having travelled for months from her home in Louisiana to Washington with the reluctant Claiborne Kent, this young Frenchwoman becomes a companion to Dolly and eyewitness to the events leading to the capture and burning of Washington and the White House.

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