A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac
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"A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac" by Stanley Weyman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the memories of Gaston de Marsac, a gentleman who navigates the difficulties and tumult of his life in France against the backdrop of 16th-century political intrigue and personal trials. The narrative centers on de Marsac's struggles with poverty and his aspirations
for honor, especially during a politically charged time involving figures like the King of Navarre. The opening of the memoir introduces Gaston de Marsac at a low point in his life, having lost his patron, the Prince of Conde, and faced with financial ruin. Despite his desperate circumstances, he resolves to seek favor at the court of the King of Navarre. After a series of misadventures, which include a humiliating encounter with court jesters and false promises of employment, he gains a personal audience with the king, who entrusts him with a perilous mission: to rescue Mademoiselle de la Vire from the clutches of the powerful Vicomte de Turenne. As he prepares for this risky endeavor, de Marsac grapples with the challenges posed by his own flawed companions and the volatile political environment, setting the stage for an enthralling tale of bravery, deception, and the pursuit of nobility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Henry III, 1574-1589 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1939 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-01939-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 924 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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