Maria Theresa

Maria Theresa is a love interest in the book Vying for Versailles.

## About Maria Theresa

**Maria Theresa** was born in Spain and raised in isolation, always destined to be a bride. At the beginning of the story, she is the Queen of France after her political marriage to Louis XIV, her double first cousin. The two have a son but they are not in a romantic relationship - Maria Theresa hoped the King would love her but his fidelity didn’t last long. She became friends with Louise de la Valliere, the King's current mistress, but only because Louise didn't tell her that she was having an affair with her husband. Maria Theresa had a hard time forgiving her, and when Renée meets her at court, she comes across as rather lonely, despite being married to the King for five years. Her four-year old son Louis XV is the Grand Dauphin of France, the heir apparent to the throne.

After getting closer to Renée, Maria Theresa expresses her wish to live freely but makes it clearly that she would never leave her husband. She sees her marriage to the king and raising his son as her duty. She and Renée start a secret relationship despite knowing they can never be an official couple. When the Dauphin gets kidnapped, Maria Theresa worries immensely and prays a lot, leaning on Renée for support.

After Anne dies, Louis starts to distance himself even more from his wife and treats her like a spy. Upset that the Spanish court still hasn't paid her dowry, Louis sents Maria Theresa's ladies away and declares war to Spain in 1667. She begs him to not invade the Spanish Netherlands, but her husband is eager to take what he's owed in land. Upset, Maria Theresa asks him for her own castle and lands, basically wishing to live seperately from him. She and Renée often talk about leaving court together since Renée worries if being at court will make her truly happy.

## Relationships

* Renée de Noailles: Possible lady-in-waiting, friend or Love Interest.
* Louis XIV: Husband by arranged political marriage and her double first cousin.
* Louis, Grand Dauphin of France: Son with Louis XIV.
* Dowager Queen Anne: Mother-in-law. She protects Maria Theresa and demands respect for her.
* Prince Philippe: Brother-in-law.
* Louise de la Valliere: Former friend and ex-lover of King Louis
* Madame Scarron: Possible lover of King Louis

## Quotes

* *"As I said, my life ended and my purpose was achieved when I married to end the war with France. What should I have done?"* (S1, Ep3)
* *"Being with you isn't a duty. It is a pleasure that is only ours in a world of things that are not. It is special."* (S1, Ep5)
* *"You make me so happy it scares me."* (S1, Ep6)
* *"It’s embarrassing to feel so... excited. Like a cat eager for a pet."* (S1, Ep9)
* *"I know that I can never be yours. But I wish you could be mine. Only mine. Does this make me greedy?"* (S1, Ep9)
* *"I wish you could sleep beside me every night. That I could kiss you every morning."* (S2, Ep3)
* *"It is for your comfort that I live."* (S3, Ep4)
* *"This court is filled with snakes and pigs, not educated men."* (S3, Ep6)

## Trivia

* She speaks French with a slight Spanish accent.
* Maria Theresa is Muslim.
* She has a Turkish cat called Bostanji, after the imperial guards of the Ottoman Empire, and considers him her best friend.
* She loves painting is a fan of complex vocal music.
* Maria Theresa likes playing cards at parties because it keeps her from boredom. There is a rumor at court that some aristocrats make their living from the Queen’s losses.
* The author stated that if the characters of the story would get transported into the modern world, Maria Theresa would be an artist.
* The orangery is her favorite place in Versailles.
* The author has stated that Maria Theresa's astrological sign would be Taurus♉.
* The author has stated that if Maria Theresa was an animal, she would be a rabbit.

## Romance path

In this story, you get to choose if you want to be faithful to Maria Theresa or be in an open relationship with her. If you want to persue a fling while dating Maria Theresa, please make sure to read the walkthroughs carefully since this page will only cover her monogamous path.

Some options will only be available to you if you have chosen previous romantic scenes with Maria Theresa or if your relationship with her is good enough. Relationship choices leading to an intimate scene are marked with a 💖 symbol.

* Season 1
* Season 2
* Season 3

**Season 1**

**Ep2**

* (Chase the cat.) (💎23)
* Queen Maria Theresa's retinue 💜
	+ (Flirt with her.)

**Ep3**

* Maria Theresa 💜
	+ (Tell an outrageous lie.) (💎10) [❗ Your relationship with Maria Theresa has grown stronger.]
	+ Would you like French lessons? (💎20) [❗ Your relationship with Maria Theresa grows stronger.] OR
	+ Would you teach me to paint? (💎20) [❗ Your relationship with Maria Theresa has grown stronger.]

**Ep4**

* Maria Theresa. (💎29)
	+ (No matter which choice you pick, you get the following banner: ❗ You're closer with Maria Theresa.)

**Ep5**

* "See if Queen Maria Theresa is awake." (💎52) [❗ Maria Theresa is glad to see you.]
	+ 💖 “Kiss me.” (CG unlocked) (Sex scene)
* Maria Theresa 💜
* Yes, please. (💎32) [❗ Maria Theresa is eager to ride in the float with you.]
	+ 💖 “Kiss her.” [❗ Your reputation at court is unchanged.]

**Ep6**

* Yes, we'll go together. (💎103) [❗ Your relationship is improving.] (CG unlocked)
	+ (The truth.)
	+ 💖 (Kiss her.)

**Ep7**

* I don't mind sharing. (💎34)
	+ 💖 (Massage the oils into her skin.) [Sex scene]
* Outfit choice: Geometric (💎20) OR Ottoman (💎34)

**Ep8**

* 💜 (Speak to Maria Theresa.) [❗ Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]

**Ep9**

* (Go boating.) (💎156)
	+ (Maria Theresa.) [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa improves.]
	+ Gamble with the Queen [ ❗Maria Theresa is glad you've joined her.]
	+ 💖 Sneak a kiss
		- (Maria Theresa.)

**Ep10**

* (Confess love.)
	+ (Say you'll be faithful.)
	+ 💖 (Be intimate, stay together.) (💎28)

**Season 2**

**Ep1**

* Adjoining Room (💎45)
	+ Queen Maria Theresa
* (Maria Theresa.) [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]
* (Ride with someone.) (💎22)
	+ Queen Maria Theresa [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]

**Ep2**

* (Knock.) (💎12) [❗Your relationship to Maria Theresa strengthens.]

**Ep3**

* (Console her.) (💎50) [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens significantly.]
	+ 💜 (Kiss her lips.) [Sex scene]
* Maria Theresa [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]

**Ep4**

* (Open the adjoining door and ask for help.) (💎19) [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]

**Ep6**

* (Calm Maria Theresa.) [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]

**Ep 7**

* (Enter adjoining room.) (💎20) [❗Your relationship with the Queen strengthens.]

**Ep 9**

* (Visit.) (💎22) [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]
* 💖 (Sneak a kiss with Maria Theresa.) [❗Your relationship with Queen Maria Theresa intensifies.]

**Ep 10**

* No. I don't support you. (💎11) [❗ Maria Theresa is glad.]
* Maria Theresa

**Season 3**

**Ep1**

* (Remind him to respect his queen.) (💎11) [❗️ Maria Theresa appreciates your words.]
* (Agree with Maria Theresa.)

**Ep2**

* (Volunteer to bring the Dauphin to Maria Theresa.)

**Ep3**

* (Speak in favor.) [❗ Your words will make you known as rebellious in the court.]

**Ep4**

* Maria Theresa will give you a blue fan. [❗ This fan has been added to your 👗 wardrobe.]
* (Place a hand on her shoulder.)

**Ep5**

* (Follow her.)

**Ep7**

* You must respect the Dauphin’s mother. [❗Your reputation has changed. You are known as rebellious.]
	+ 💖 (Kiss her.) (💎54) [Sex scene] [CG unlocked]

**Ep8**

* ❗You have supported your relationship with Maria Theresa throughout Season 3.
* (Tend her wound.)
* Us, together, far from here... what a dream! (You only see this option if you chose "Us, together. Far from here." in Season 2.) OR ...I don't want to leave court. (You only see this option if you chose "Us, at court. Together and accepted." in Season 2.)

## Gallery

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* Sprites and items
* CG images
* Additional content
**Sprites and items**

Maria Theresa in S1, Ep2Maria Theresa in S1, Ep2Maria Theresa's cat BostanjiMaria Theresa holding Bostanji in S1, Ep2Maria Theresa in S1, Ep5Maria Theresa in S1, Ep7Maria Theresa's romantic sprite in S1, Ep7Geometric (💎20) (S1, Ep7)Ottoman (💎34) (S1, Ep7)Elegant (Free) (S1, Ep7)Maria Theresa in S1, Ep9Maria Theresa in S2, Ep1Maria Theresa in S2, Ep3Maria Theresa with a mask in S2, Ep9Maria Theresa in S2, Ep10Maria Theresa in S3, Ep1Maria Theresa in S3, Ep5**CG images**

CG unlocked in diamond scene in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in diamond scene in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in diamond scene in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in diamond scene in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in diamond scene in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in diamond scene in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in diamond scene in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in diamond scene in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S2, Ep3 (💎50)CG unlocked in S2, Ep3 (💎50)CG unlocked in S2, Ep3 (💎50)CG unlocked in S2, Ep3 (💎50)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S3, Ep7 (💎54)**Additional content**

Pre-release promo image (RC Facebook, September 2022)Pre-release promo image (RC Instagram, September 2022)Pre-release promo image (RC Twitter, September 2022)
## References

1. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/10bur56/hi\_i\_am\_langley\_the\_writer\_for\_vying\_for/
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/18nrmel/hi\_i\_am\_langley\_the\_writer\_for\_vying\_for/