Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 2/3 by G. P. R. James
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"Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 2/3" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative focuses on the complex interactions of political intrigue and personal relationships during the reign of Cardinal Richelieu in 17th century France, particularly centering around the character Claude de Blenau and his endeavors in the court. Through themes of loyalty, love, and the machinations of power, the novel brings
to life the historical context of France during a tumultuous period. The opening of this volume introduces Claude de Blenau, who has recently escaped a precarious situation involving the Cardinal, feeling a rush of hope as he rides towards St. Germain to reunite with his loved ones. Despite his initial optimism, he is soon engulfed by the realities of danger surrounding him, particularly the threats posed by Richelieu's treachery. As he arrives at the Queen's court, he learns of her own peril, revealing the intertwined fates of the characters as they navigate the treacherous waters of alliances and loyalties within the royal political landscape. The tension builds as the Queen warns de Blenau of Richelieu's plotting and urges him to consider fleeing for his safety, underscoring the precarious nature of their positions amidst the schemes of power and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860 |
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| Title | Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 2/3 |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Chuck and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44253 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 329 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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