Marguerite de Valois by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet

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Author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Author Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
Uniform Title La reine Margot. English
Title Marguerite de Valois
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Marguerite de Valois" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book is set during the late 16th century and revolves around the tumultuous events surrounding the marriage of Marguerite de Valois, the sister of King Charles IX, to Henry of Navarre, amidst the backdrop of religious conflict in France. This narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and politics, primarily through the perspectives of Marguerite, Henry of Navarre, the Duc de Guise, and their contemporaries." "The opening of the novel sets a vibrant scene at the Louvre during the festivities of Marguerite's wedding. As the court celebrates, the atmosphere is charged with underlying tension stemming from the complex relationships between the influential families, particularly the animosity between Catholics and Protestants. The chapter introduces the main characters, including the newlyweds, Marguerite and Henry, while foreshadowing the precarious nature of their union due to past enmity and current intrigues. In this charged environment, characters navigate their ambitions, alliances, and betrayals, revealing the fragile balance between celebration and the brewing storms of conflict that threaten to engulf them all." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1610 -- Fiction
Subject Saint Bartholomew's Day, Massacre of, France, 1572 -- Fiction
Subject Queens -- France -- Fiction
Subject Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 33609
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 3, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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