The Two Dianas, Volume 3 (of 3) by Paul Meurice

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Author Meurice, Paul, 1820-1905
Dubious author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Illustrator Van Meyden, E.
Title The Two Dianas, Volume 3 (of 3)
Original Publication United States: Little, Brown, and company,1894.
Note Wikipedia page on The Two Dianas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two_Dianas
Note According to Parran, this was written wholly by Paul Meurice, and Dumas was alleged to have confessed that he had not seen it.
Note Translation of 3rd part of: Les Deux Diane.
Credits Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary "The Two Dianas, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around themes of identity, betrayal, and justice, particularly focusing on the characters of Martin-Guerre and Arnauld du Thill as they navigate the complexities of a trial that tests their truths and their lives. This volume concludes the dramatic tale of mistaken identity and legal intrigue against the backdrop of the French Reformation. At the start of this volume, we find Arnauld du Thill contemplating the precariousness of his situation in prison. Having previously posed as Martin-Guerre, he grapples with the return of his wife to his life and the looming specter of justice. The chapter unfolds as Bertrande de Rolles expresses her regrets over her previous errors, seeking forgiveness from Arnauld, who manipulates her affection for his own purposes. As the narrative builds, tensions escalate, leading to a dramatic confrontation in court that exposes the truth and culminates in the fateful intersection of justice and vengeance for both Arnauld and Martin-Guerre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- History -- Henry II, 1547-1559 -- Fiction
Subject Montgomery, Gabriel, comte de, 1530-1574 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67339
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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