The forty-five guardsmen by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet

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Author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Author Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
Uniform Title Les quarante-cinq. English
Title The forty-five guardsmen
Credits Produced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Forty-Five Guardsmen" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, serving as a sequel to "Chicot, the Jester." Set against the backdrop of 16th-century France, during the tumultuous period of the Wars of Religion, the narrative unfolds around complex political intrigue and executions, centered on the character Salcede, whose fate intertwines with the ambitions of various factions. The opening of the novel establishes a tense atmosphere outside the Porte St. Antoine as crowds gather to witness the execution of Salcede, a man accused of conspiring against the Duc d'Anjou. Various characters navigate the excitement and anxiety of the crowd, including a mysterious tall man named Robert Briquet and the Gascon Perducas, both of whom find themselves embroiled in the events unfolding. Conversations reveal the deep divisions within society between royalists and leaguers, while the placement of guards and the crowd’s reactions hint at impending drama. The anticipation of the execution and its implications for the protagonist propel the reader into a narrative rich with themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the social upheaval of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- History -- Henry III, 1574-1589 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 13626
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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