The Philadelphia Chapter invites you to a dinner and talk to hear Petie Kladstrup discuss her new book The Last Empress of France: The Rebellious Life of Eugenie de Montijo.
5:30 p.m.: Reception
6:00 p.m.: Presentation and Q&A
7:00 p.m.: Three-Course Dinner
The dramatic, untold story of Eugenie de Montijo, Spanish-born aristocrat and wife of Emperor Napoleon III. She was a trailblazing feminist, rebel diplomat and cultural powerhouse who championed science and the arts, created haute couture, fought for women’s rights, opened France’s schools to girls and battled Hausmann for the budget to build her schools.
Petie Kladstrup, the co-author has spoken to us previously about her books, Champagne Charlie and Wine & War. She is a former newspaper journalist, has written widely about France, is an Overseas Press Club winner and has served as protocol officer for the US ambassador to UNESCO.
Register online below. For other payment methods or to make a tax-deductible contribution in lieu of attendance, please contact Ben Wells, FHS Programs and Membership Officer at benjamin@frenchheritagesociety.org or 212-759-6846, ext. 201.
