Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino by Dorothée duchesse de Dino is a collection of author's
memoirs. The content revolves around the politics and government of Europe (1815-1848) as well
as foreign relations of France (1830-1848). Excerpt: They sang vaudevilles and mimicked
characters with a vivacity which delighted me as I am always afraid that they may be bored
here though I admit that their frame of mind was in complete contrast to my own. On the stroke
of midnight punch was served some tears fell into my glass when I thought of those with whom I
had so often spent this anniversary.