July 25, 2025 • 31 mins
Step into the world of Mary King Waddington, the American-born granddaughter of New York Senator Rufus King, and wife to the renowned French diplomat and statesman, William Waddington. Venture with her as she navigates life in France post 1871, from the opulence of chateaux visits to the charm of countryside customs. Chateau and Country Life in France, published in 1909, is a captivating blend of memoir, diary entries and friendly correspondence that paints an intimate picture of her life after her husbands demise in 1894. Join her, as she navigates festivals, holidays and the minute details of everyday life in the French countryside.
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