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La dame de Monsoreau - Tome 1   By: (1802-1870)

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In "La dame de Monsoreau - Tome 1" by Alexandre Dumas, readers are taken on a journey back to the tumultuous and scandalous world of 16th-century France. Set against the backdrop of court politics, forbidden love, and intrigue, this captivating historical novel follows the lives of Diane de Méridor and Count Charles de Monsoreau as they navigate the complexities of their respective social statuses and relationships.

Dumas does a fantastic job of immersing readers in the rich tapestry of French history, bringing to life the opulence and decadence of the Renaissance court. The characters are intricately drawn and full of depth, with Diane's fiery spirit and Count de Monsoreau's brooding intensity making for a compelling romantic dynamic. The political machinations and power struggles of the era lend an air of suspense and intrigue to the narrative, keeping readers on the edge of their seats throughout.

Overall, "La dame de Monsoreau - Tome 1" is a masterful blend of romance, drama, and historical fiction that will appeal to fans of Dumas' other works such as "The Three Musketeers." With its lush prose, vivid descriptions, and gripping storyline, this novel is sure to transport readers to a bygone era and leave them eagerly anticipating the continuation of Diane and Count de Monsoreau's story.

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LA DAME DE MONSOREAU

PAR

ALEXANDRE DUMAS

ÉDITION ILLUSTRÉE PAR J. A. BEAUCÉ

PREMIÈRE PARTIE

PARIS

1890

TABLE DES MATIÈRES DE LA PREMIERE PARTIE.

I. Les noces de Saint Luc.

II. Comment ce n'est pas toujours celui qui ouvre la porte qui entre dans la maison.

III. Comment il est difficile parfois de distinguer le rêve de la réalité.

IV. Comment mademoiselle de Brissac, autrement dit madame de Saint Luc, avait passé sa nuit de noces.

V. Comment mademoiselle de Brissac, autrement dit madame de Saint Luc, s'arrangea pour passer la seconde nuit de ses noces autrement qu'elle n'avait passé la première.

VI. Comment se faisait le petit coucher du roi Henri III.

VII. Comment, sans que personne sut la cause de cette conversion, le roi Henri se trouva converti du jour au lendemain.

VIII. Comment le roi eut peur d'avoir eu peur, et comment Chicot eut peur d'avoir peur.

IX. Comment la voix du Seigneur se trompa et parla à Chicot, croyant parler au roi.

X. Comment Bussy se mit à la recherche de son rêve de plus en plus convaincu que c'était une réalité... Continue reading book >>


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