The Memoirs of the Queen Hortense indicate that Marie Louise seemed to be very deeply in love with Napoleon and yet Marie Louise was horrified that her father would force her to join Napoleon at Elba after his abdication. Was Marie Louise was faking her love for Napoleon the whole time?
This letter below is how Marie Louise portrayed herself to Napoleon.
Instead of saying “I Love You” to Napoleon on his birthday, she has it spelled out that he loves her.
