Kuningattaren lähetti by Rafael Sabatini
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"Kuningattaren lähetti" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the character of de Garnache, a royal envoy sent by the queen, as he navigates court intrigues and the complications surrounding a noblewoman named Valérie de La Vauvraye. The narrative unfolds with themes of loyalty, desire, and the tension of power dynamics within the French aristocracy. The beginning of the story introduces the
complacent yet ambitious regional governor, Count de Tressan, who is unexpectedly interrupted in his work by a visit from the proud widow marchioness of Condillac, revealing the tension between duty and personal motives. As the plot thickens, de Garnache arrives on the scene, tasked with rescuing Valérie from the clutches of her powerful relatives. This initial confrontation establishes the power struggle and sets the stage for ensuing conflicts as characters reveal their true intentions and loyalties are tested, hinting at an adventure that melds romance with political maneuvering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937 |
| Uniform Title | St. Martin's summer. Finnish |
| Title | Kuningattaren lähetti |
| Original Publication | Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy,1923,reprint 1973. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Nobility -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67857 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 287 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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