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La reine Margot - Tome I by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
by Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870Description
La reine Margot - Tome I by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The book follows the tumultuous events surrounding the marriage of Marguerite de Valois to Henri de Navarre against a backdrop of political tension, religious conflict, and personal intrigue during the late 16th century in France. At the start of the story, set on the night of Marguerite’s marriage festivities, the atmosphere is charged with both celebration and menace. The royal court at the Louvre is alive with excitement as Marguerite, celebrated for her beauty and wit, enters the scene. However, the backdrop of strife between Catholics and Protestants looms large. Key characters are introduced, including the young and ambitious Henri de Navarre, who must navigate a court filled with dangerous rivals, and the Duke of Guise, who harbors his own desires and ambitions. The opening hints at a web of loyalties and treacheries, foreshadowing the upcoming conflicts driven by personal grudges and political machinations that will shape the characters’ fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
