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    Chicot the Jester
    The Forty-Five Guardsmen
    Marguerite de Valois
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    The Valois Trilogy Series

    By Alexandre Dumas

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    About this series

    While France is at war with itself, a lady of the court plots an assassination. Set against the backdrop of the War of the Three Henrys, this is the enthralling third part of Dumas' "Valois Romances". Continuing the action from "Chicot the Jester", it finds Diane de Meridor planning revenge on her husband for his betrayal of Bussy d'Amboise. But that's only one of this drama's many threads. We also follow France's campaign against the Netherlands, and are introduced the noble soldiers of the title. As only he can, Dumas weaves together real events with romance and action set-pieces. "The Forty-Five Guardsmen" is a great read for lovers of grand historical fiction. -
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSAGA Egmont
    Release dateJul 5, 2021
    Chicot the Jester
    The Forty-Five Guardsmen
    Marguerite de Valois

    Titles in the series (3)

    • 1

      Marguerite de Valois
      Marguerite de Valois

      Marguerite de Valois

      Alexandre Dumas
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      Dive into the drama of the royal court, and meet one of France's most devious villains. "Marguerite de Valois" is the fast-paced first entry in Alexandre Dumas' "Valois Romances" series. At its center is Marguerite, daughter of the deceased Henry II, and potential peacemaker between the country's catholics and protestants. But little does she know that her mother, Catherine de Medici, is secretly stoking religious violence for her own evil ends. The story boasts all the ingredients of the best court dramas: murders, intrigues, conspiracies, escapades, and duels. And a lot of poison. Especially recommended for fans of Hillary Mantel's "Wolf Hall" series.-

      Dive into the drama of the royal court, and meet one of France's most devious villains. "Marguerite de Valois" is the fast-paced first entry in Alexandre Dumas' "Valois Romances" series. At its center is Marguerite, daughter of the deceased Henry II, and potential peacemaker between the country's catholics and protestants. But little does she know that her mother, Catherine de Medici, is secretly stoking religious violence for her own evil ends. The story boasts all the ingredients of the best court dramas: murders, intrigues, conspiracies, escapades, and duels. And a lot of poison. Especially recommended for fans of Hillary Mantel's "Wolf Hall" series.-

    • 2

      Chicot the Jester
      Chicot the Jester

      Chicot the Jester

      Alexandre Dumas
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      Every King needs a wily advisor. For Henry III of France, it's Chicot the Jester. Quick witted and a pro at manipulation, Chicot must use all his skills to keep the King (and himself) at the top. The second of Dumas' "Valois Romances", this novel continues the saga of the powerful Valois dynasty. Intertwined with Chicot's story is that of Bussy d'Amboise, a gentleman who has fallen for a married woman. With these parallel plotlines, Dumas offer up plenty of cliffhangers, political skullduggery, and secret assignations. "Chicot the Jester" is a great read for fans of courtly intrigue, such as Netlix's "The Crown" or Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall" trilogy.-

      Every King needs a wily advisor. For Henry III of France, it's Chicot the Jester. Quick witted and a pro at manipulation, Chicot must use all his skills to keep the King (and himself) at the top. The second of Dumas' "Valois Romances", this novel continues the saga of the powerful Valois dynasty. Intertwined with Chicot's story is that of Bussy d'Amboise, a gentleman who has fallen for a married woman. With these parallel plotlines, Dumas offer up plenty of cliffhangers, political skullduggery, and secret assignations. "Chicot the Jester" is a great read for fans of courtly intrigue, such as Netlix's "The Crown" or Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall" trilogy.-

    • 3

      The Forty-Five Guardsmen
      The Forty-Five Guardsmen

      The Forty-Five Guardsmen

      Alexandre Dumas
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      While France is at war with itself, a lady of the court plots an assassination. Set against the backdrop of the War of the Three Henrys, this is the enthralling third part of Dumas' "Valois Romances". Continuing the action from "Chicot the Jester", it finds Diane de Meridor planning revenge on her husband for his betrayal of Bussy d'Amboise. But that's only one of this drama's many threads. We also follow France's campaign against the Netherlands, and are introduced the noble soldiers of the title. As only he can, Dumas weaves together real events with romance and action set-pieces. "The Forty-Five Guardsmen" is a great read for lovers of grand historical fiction. -

      While France is at war with itself, a lady of the court plots an assassination. Set against the backdrop of the War of the Three Henrys, this is the enthralling third part of Dumas' "Valois Romances". Continuing the action from "Chicot the Jester", it finds Diane de Meridor planning revenge on her husband for his betrayal of Bussy d'Amboise. But that's only one of this drama's many threads. We also follow France's campaign against the Netherlands, and are introduced the noble soldiers of the title. As only he can, Dumas weaves together real events with romance and action set-pieces. "The Forty-Five Guardsmen" is a great read for lovers of grand historical fiction. -

    Author

    Alexandre Dumas

    Frequently imitated but rarely surpassed, Dumas is one of the best known French writers and a master of ripping yarns full of fearless heroes, poisonous ladies and swashbuckling adventurers. his other novels include The Three Musketeers and The Man in the Iron Mask, which have sold millions of copies and been made into countless TV and film adaptions.

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