The Helmet of Navarre

The Helmet of Navarre

Bertha Runkle

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
Materia
Ficción histórica
ISBN:
9781417941926
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The Helmet of Navarre is a historical fiction novel written by Bertha Runkle. Set in 16th century France, the story follows the life of a beautiful and cunning woman named Gabrielle de Montgomery. Gabrielle is a French noblewoman who is married off to a Spanish nobleman, Don John of Navarre. However, Gabrielle is not content with her life as a submissive wife and is determined to gain power and influence in the court of King Henry III.As Gabrielle navigates the treacherous political landscape of the French court, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the king. Along the way, she forms alliances with powerful figures such as the Duke of Guise and the infamous Catherine de Medici. However, as her ambition grows, Gabrielle finds herself increasingly isolated and vulnerable to the machinations of her enemies.The Helmet of Navarre is a thrilling tale of political intrigue, romance, and betrayal. With vivid descriptions of the opulent French court and its colorful characters, Runkle brings the world of 16th century France to life. Gabrielle’s journey from a naive young woman to a powerful political player makes for a compelling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1901. Bertha Runkle is the author of the well-known bestseller, The Helmet of Navarre, an historical novel of swordplay and romantic adventure in old Paris. The hero of the book is a follower of Henry of Navarre in Paris, at the moment when the Huguenot king enters the city.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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