| Author |
James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860 |
| Title |
Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 3 of 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
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| Summary |
"Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 3 of 3)" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the historical figure Henry, Duke of Guise, amidst the tumultuous political atmosphere of France during the late 16th century. Central to the narrative is Marie de Clairvaut, a young woman caught in the complexities of love, loyalty, and the power struggles of the French court. The opening of the novel establishes a rich setting marked by the convent of the Black Penitents where Marie de Clairvaut is confined. It depicts her reflections on her recent clandestine meeting with Charles of Montsoreau, revealing her romantic feelings and the precariousness of her situation within both the convent and the broader political turmoil outside. As the narrative unfolds, news of an escalating conflict in Paris reaches the convent, hinting at larger schemes that threaten the lives of the characters and foreshadowing the political upheaval that Henry of Guise and others must navigate. With the story hinging on Marie's determination to secure her own and Charles's freedom against a backdrop of violence and power plays, readers can expect a gripping tale that intertwines personal stakes with historical drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Guise, Henri, duc de, 1550-1588 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39413 |
| Release Date |
Apr 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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