Queen Margot is a historical novel set in Paris in August 1572 during the reign of Charles IX. The story is based on real characters and events. The novel's protagonist is Marguerite de Valois, better known as Margot, daughter of the deceased Henry II and the infamous scheming Catholic power player Catherine de Medici. Catherine decides to make an overture of goodwill by offering up Margot in marriage to prominent Huguenot and King of Navarre, Henri de Bourbon, a marriage that was supposed to cement the hard-fought Peace of Saint-Germain. At the same time, Catherine schemes to bring about the...

The two lesser-known novels of Duma introduce a reader into the advantageous Napoleonic world, full of courtesy and noble heroes, tragic love stories, duels, political intrigues, and people ready to defend their ideas at the cost of their lives. "The Companions of Jehu" sends us to the early days of the Napoleonic era, as Napoleon himself only started his stellar political career as a First Consul. The story tells about the opposition between the adherents of royalty and Napoleon supporters. Yet, a reader can't find a clear villain on any side. Both the royalists and their political foes...

The Valois Trilogy covers the historical context of French Wars of Religion, during the Valois dynasty. The trilogy contains novels Marguerite de Valois (The Reine Margot), Chicot de Jester (La Dame de Monsoreau) and The Forty-Five Guardsmen. Marguerite de Valois or La Reine Margot is a historical novel set in Paris in August 1572 during the reign of Charles IX. The novel's protagonist is Marguerite de Valois, better known as Margot, daughter of the deceased Henry II and the infamous scheming Catholic power player Catherine de Medici. Chicot de Jester or La Dame de Monsoreau is concerned with...

The Corsican Brothers tells the story of two conjoined brothers who, though separated at birth, can still feel each other's pains. The story starts in March 1841, when the narrator travels to Corsica and stays at the home of the widow Savilia de Franchi who lives near Olmeto and Sullacaro. She is a mother of a former conjoined twin, Louis and Lucien. Louis is a lawyer in Paris, while Lucien clings on to his Corsican roots and thus stays at his mother's home. The narrator learns that the brothers were once conjoined, but separated at birth by a doctor with his scalpel. Despite being separated...

"Napoleon Bonaparte" ist eine romanhafte Biografie über das Leben von Napoleon - französischer General, revolutionärer Diktator und Kaiser. Aus korsischer Familie stammend, stieg Bonaparte während der Französischen Revolution in der Armee auf. Er erwies sich als ein militärisches Talent ersten Ranges. Dies ermöglichte ihm, durch den Staatsstreich des 18. Brumaire VIII (9. November 1799), zunächst als einer von drei Konsuls die Macht in Frankreich zu übernehmen. Von 1799 bis 1804 als Erster Konsul der Französischen Republik und anschließend bis 1814 als Kaiser der Franzosen stand er...

In Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Conspirators," readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the political intrigues of 19th-century France. With his signature narrative style filled with vivid descriptions and rich character development, Dumas immerses the reader in a world of secret societies, betrayal, and revolution. The novel's fast-paced plot and complex storytelling make it a standout work in the historical fiction genre, offering readers a glimpse into the tumultuous times of the July Monarchy. Dumas' portrayal of the characters and their motivations adds depth to the story, keeping...

Au coeur des sombres intrigues du XIXe siècle, "Le Comte de Monte-Cristo" se déploie comme une épopée captivante mêlant vengeance, trahison et rédemption. Edmond Dantès, marin injustement emprisonné, découvre l'amertume de la trahison et la cruauté du destin. Émergeant des profondeurs de la prison du Château d'If, il renaît en tant que mystérieux Comte de Monte-Cristo, animé par une implacable soif de justice. À travers les salons dorés de la haute société parisienne et les ruelles ténébreuses des quartiers mal famés, Dantès tisse sa toile de vengeance avec une finesse...

Dumas Lustspiel in 5 Akten entstand bereits 1843 und wurde bis Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts und noch danach weltweit aufgeführt. Roger, Vicomte von Saint-Hérem, der Vertraute des Herzogs von Anjou, liebt Charlotte von Mérian und dringt in das Stift von St. Cyr ein, um sie zu sehen und womöglich zu entführen. Da er in Charlottes Freundin, Fräulein Louise Mauclair ein Hindernis findet, bittet er seinen Freund, den bürgerlichen, aber reichen Dubouloy, Louise zu beschäftigen. Das Rendezvous wird jedoch entdeckt und Frau von Maintenon lässt die Herren in die Bastille bringen und nur...