Le comte de Moret by Alexandre Dumas

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Author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Title Le comte de Moret
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Summary "Le comte de Moret" by Alexandre Dumas is an unpublished novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in 1628, focusing on the life of Étienne Latil, a brash and carefree man who enjoys his time at the bustling hôtellerie de la Barbe Peinte. The narrative entangles themes of nobility, jealousy, and intrigue, particularly revolving around the implications of the titular character, who is a nobleman of somewhat ambiguous heritage. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the hôtellerie de la Barbe Peinte, a lively inn in Paris, where travelers of all sorts come and go. The focus shifts to Étienne Latil, who is engaged in a lengthy drinking session and exhibits a rowdy yet charismatic demeanor. As the scene unfolds, an unknown visitor approaches Latil with a mysterious proposition, indicating the brewing tensions among the noble classes and intimating the darker sides of ambition and rivalry during this historical period. The chapter sets the stage for the confrontations and plots that will likely follow, highlighting the intense social dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Historical fiction
Subject France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction
Subject Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Swordsmen -- Fiction
Subject Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
Subject Cardinals -- Fiction
Subject Anne, Queen, consort of Louis XIII, King of France, 1601-1666 -- Fiction
Subject Moret, Antoine de Bourbon, comte de, 1607-1632 -- Fiction
Subject Louis XIII, King of France, 1601-1643 -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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