Monsoreaun kreivitär I: Historiallinen romaani by Dumas and Maquet
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"Monsoreaun kreivitär I: Historiallinen romaani" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. It unfolds in the late 16th century, primarily during the period of King Henry III's reign in France, exploring themes of politics, romance, and intrigue. The story revolves around key players in the royal court, particularly focusing on the newlywed François de Saint-Luc and the complex relationships he navigates amidst royal expectations and personal
ambitions. The opening of the novel introduces a grand wedding celebration for Saint-Luc and Jeanne de Cossé-Brissac held at the splendid Montmorency Palace. The atmosphere is tense as King Henry III, reluctantly attending, appears burdened by unspoken grievances. He shares fleeting interactions with both Saint-Luc and his new bride, hinting at underlying political tensions at court that threaten to disrupt their happiness. As the chapter progresses, it becomes clear that the celebrations take place against a backdrop of jealousy, rivalry, and social maneuvering, establishing an engaging narrative ripe with potential conflicts that will develop as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
|---|---|
| Author | Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title | Monsoreaun kreivitär I: Historiallinen romaani |
| Note | Translation of part I of: La dame de Monsoreau. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- History -- Henry III, 1574-1589 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56492 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56492-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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