In the summer of 1786, Napoleon met the first of the many beautiful women that would accompany him in his rise to power and fame. He lived and died a romantic, moving from mistress to mistress in search of the ideal mate. To the majority he was kind, generous and thoughtful, and their tears moved him to a frenzy of tenderness. Why, then, did the Emperor who could inspire his soldiers to die with his name on their lips fail to inspire an equal devotion in the hearts of the women so eager for his love? From penniless artillery man to the height of his power to his exile on St Helena, RL Delderfield explores the women who accompanied Napoleon’s rise and fall. 'Napoleon in Love' is the fascinating story of the personal life of one of Europe's most charismatic historical figures. Praise for R F Delderfield: “Impressive…vivid, shrewd…This book is stamped with spirit and authority” – Daily Telegraph “Delderfield writes with gusto, enriching his narrative with innumerable citations from the memoirs and documents of the period and shrewd observations on the characters” – Boston Globe “He has his intricate material beautifully in hand, and he writes with grace and conviction” – Library Journal “It is always a pleasure to read R F Delderfield, because he never seems to be ashamed of writing well” – Books and Bookmen “[Delderfield is] a skilled journalist, a raconteur, and a good storyteller” – Choice Ronald Frederick Delderfield (12 February 1912 – 24 June 1972) was an English novelist and dramatist, some of whose works have been adapted for television. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.