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Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through 18th-century France with "The Regent's Daughter" by Alexandre Dumas. In this sweeping historical romance, Dumas transports readers to the glittering court of the Regency era, where intrigue, passion, and political intrigue abound.
At the heart of the story is Isabelle de Rohan, the spirited and courageous daughter of the powerful Regent of France. As Isabelle navigates the treacherous waters of courtly life, she finds herself ensnared in a web of betrayal and deception that threatens to tear her world apart.
Against the backdrop of lavish balls, secret rendezvous, and palace intrigue, "The Regent's Daughter" unfolds as a thrilling tale of forbidden love and daring adventure. With its richly drawn characters and vivid historical detail, Dumas paints a vivid portrait of a tumultuous era in French history, bringing to life the glamour and intrigue of the Regency court.
As Isabelle's story unfolds, readers are swept up in a whirlwind of romance, betrayal, and redemption, as she fights to reclaim her rightful place in a world where power and passion collide. With its blend of romance, suspense, and political intrigue, "The Regent's Daughter" is a timeless classic that will keep readers eagerly turning pages until the very end.
Whether you're a fan of historical fiction or simply looking for a captivating tale of love and adventure, "The Regent's Daughter" is sure to enchant and enthrall. Let Alexandre Dumas be your guide as you journey through the corridors of power and passion in this unforgettable novel.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781835919231 |
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Publisher: | Magic Publisher |
Publication date: | 05/02/2024 |
Pages: | 328 |
Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.69(d) |
About the Author
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One of the most widely read French authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous Three Musketeers trilogy, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask. His books have been translated into more than 100 languages.
Table of Contents
I. | An Abbess of the Eighteenth Century | 3 |
II. | Decidedly the Family begins to settle down | 14 |
III. | What passed Three Nights later at Eight Hundred Leagues from the Palais Royal | 21 |
IV. | Showing how Chance arranges some Matters better than Providence | 32 |
V. | The Journey | 37 |
VI. | A Room in the Hotel at Rambouillet | 47 |
VII. | A Servant in the Royal Livery.--Monseigneur le Duc d'Orleans | 52 |
VIII. | The Utility of a Seal | 62 |
IX. | The Visit | 70 |
X. | In which Dubois proves that his Police was better organized at an Expense of 300,000 Francs than the General Police for Three Millions | 79 |
XI. | Rambouillet Again | 86 |
XII. | Captain la Jonquiere | 93 |
XIII. | Monsieur Moutonnet, Draper at St. Germain-en-Laye | 99 |
XIV. | Trust to Signs of Gratitude | 105 |
XV. | His Excellency the Duc d'Orleans | 115 |
XVI. | Monseigneur, we are Bretons | 122 |
XVII. | Monseigneur Andre | 126 |
XVIII. | The Faubourg Saint Antoine | 135 |
XIX. | The Artist and the Politician | 140 |
XX. | Blood reveals itself | 148 |
XXI. | What passed in the Rue du Bac while waiting for Gaston | 158 |
XXII. | In Bretagne | 194 |
XXIII. | The Sorceress of Savernay | 201 |
XXIV. | The Arrest | 212 |
XXV. | The Bastille | 221 |
XXVI. | How Life passed in the Bastille while waiting for Death | 231 |
XXVII. | How the Night passed in the Bastille while waiting for the Day | 239 |
XXVIII. | A Companion in the Bastille | 249 |
XXIX. | The Sentence | 262 |
XXX. | The Family Feud | 272 |
XXXI. | State Affairs and Family Affairs | 290 |
XXXII. | Showing that we must not always judge Others by Ourselves, above all if we are called Dubois | 305 |
XXXIII. | Monceaux | 315 |
XXXIV. | The Pardon | 323 |
XXXV. | The Last Interview | 331 |
XXXVI. | Nantes | 336 |
XXXVII. | The Tragedy of Nantes | 348 |
XXXVIII. | The End | 358 |