She called him Bonney and, with Napoleon, she could do anything: reverse her papers, grab her sword, ask him indiscreet questions. Her name was Betsy Balcombe, she was English, pretty as a heart, spoke French and was not yet fifteen. When he landed in Saint Helena on October 17, 1815, Longwood House, the house intended for him, had not yet been restored. So we will temporarily accommodate Napoleon in a small Pavilion located on the domain of Briars. This is where the Balcombe family lives. Napoleon will develop a very special affection with Betsie ...
In the intimacy of Napoleon (4/5): Betsy Balcombe, last sun of Saint Helena
2021-07-26T14:04:47.825Z
She called him Bonney and, with Napoleon, she could do anything: reverse her papers, grab her sword, ask him indiscreet questions. Her name was Betsy Balcombe, she was English, pretty as a heart, spoke French and was not yet fifteen. When he landed in Saint Helena on October 17, 1815, Longwood House, the house intended for him, had not yet been restored. So we will temporarily accommodate Napoleon in a small Pavilion located on the domain of Briars. This is where the Balcombe family lives. Napoleon will develop a very special affection with Betsie ...
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