"Mme de Stael entertained in palatial surroundings the most distinguished personnages in the land. The guests discussed topics of current interest and they were entertained by music, poetry readings and plays. Mme de Stael was quite literally the toast of Europe. She has been described as the first female ambassador, an unofficial title conferred upon her for a legendary role as a hostess and writer."
Apparently she also gave Napolean some good hell. All the more reason to love her--I can't stand those little power-monger types.
And so, I am honored, because I do resemble her, in more ways than a couple.
