Les cavaliers de la nuit, 1er partie (t. 2/4) by Ponson du Terrail
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"Les cavaliers de la nuit, 1er partie (t. 2/4)" by Ponson du Terrail is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book navigates through a tumultuous period in Scottish history, framed around the complex relationship between Queen Mary Stuart and Lord Bothwell, as well as the character of Hector, a devoted soldier caught in a web of intrigue. As tensions rise, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice
as Hector finds himself wrongfully accused and desperately attempting to protect the queen he adores. The opening of the novel introduces a scene filled with political intrigue and emotional weight. Queen Mary Stuart silently grapples with accusations against her and her relationship with Bothwell, while Hector stands in stark contrast as he confesses to a crime he did not commit—claiming responsibility for the murder of the king to shield the queen. As courtly conspiracies unfold, Hector’s deep love and unwavering devotion to Mary are revealed, underscoring the tragic choices he must face. The tension escalates as Hector's innocence remains doubted, even as he prepares to confront Bothwell, raising questions of honor, justice, and the lengths to which one would go for love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ponson du Terrail, 1829-1871 |
|---|---|
| Title | Les cavaliers de la nuit, 1er partie (t. 2/4) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48650 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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