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The Cardinal’s Musketeer (1900)

The Cardinal’s Musketeer (1900)

Mary Imlay Taylor

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104481810
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The Cardinal’s Musketeer is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Imlay Taylor and published in 1900. The story is set in 17th century France during the reign of Louis XIII and follows the adventures of a young musketeer named Henri de Cinq-Mars. Henri is recruited by Cardinal Richelieu to spy on the queen’s personal attendant, Constance Bonacieux, whom he suspects of being a spy for the English. As Henri carries out his mission, he becomes increasingly drawn to Constance and begins to question his loyalty to the Cardinal.The novel is full of political intrigue, romance, and action, as Henri navigates the dangerous world of court politics and battles against enemies both foreign and domestic. Along the way, he encounters many famous historical figures, including the Three Musketeers themselves, and becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Cardinal and restore the queen to power.The Cardinal’s Musketeer is a thrilling and engaging read that captures the spirit of adventure and romance of classic historical fiction. With its vivid descriptions of life in 17th century France and its colorful cast of characters, it is a must-read for fans of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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