Henrietta Maria of France along with her sisters, in riding, dancing, and singing, and took part in French court plays. Although tutored in reading and writing, she was not known for her academic skills; the princess was heavily influenced by the Carmelites at French court. By 1622, Henrietta Maria was living in Paris with a household of some 200 staff, and marriage plans were being discussed. Henrietta Maria first met her future husband in Paris, in 1623, while he was travelling to Spain with the Duke of Buckingham to discuss a possible marriage with the Infanta Maria Anna of Spain – Charles first saw
Henrietta (novel) Henrietta Miss Cordwain: Miss Cordwain is the wealthy, vain and presumptuous wife of Lord B with the desire of appearing as a genteel. She becomes Henrietta's first employer but soon picks up on the affections her husband has for Henrietta fueling jealous suspicions. Miss Cordwin accuses Henrietta of stealing from her, which is debunked by the fact Henrietta was no longer working with Miss. Cordwain when the item went missing. Mrs. Autumn: Makes her first appearance on page 174. She is a vain, eccentric, fashionable woman who employs Henrietta upon leaving Ms. Cordwain. She hires Henrietta also in the hopes