""The Letters of Madame, V1"" is a collection of correspondence written by Elizabeth Charlotte of Bavaria, also known as Princess Palatine and Duchess of Orleans, during her time at the court of King Louis XIV between 1661 and 1708. The book, edited by Gertrude Scott Stevenson, offers a glimpse into the personal and political life of a prominent figure in 17th-century France, including her relationships with her husband, the Duke of Orleans, and the...