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The last years of King Charles IX's reign in France were dominated by religious wars between Catholics and Protestants. Queen Margot begins in 1572 with the marriage of Marguerite de Valois to Henri de Navarre. Marguerite is King Charles' sister and the daughter of Henri II and Catherine de Medici, all firm Catholics. Henri de Navarre is a Protestant who later will become the beloved King Henri IV. Several important political events have led up to this marriage including the mysterious murder of Henri de Navarre's mother, cleverly plotted by Catherine de Medici. The wedding brings noblemen from all over the world to Paris resulting in the notorious Saint Bartholomew Massacre, where thousands of Protestants are killed. In this inventive and compelling novel, Dumas brings an extraordinary period of history vividly to life with much excitement and romance. The lively prose and wonderfully constructed plot tell of court intrigues and forbidden love, of beautiful queens, duchesses, and noblemen, suspense, conspiracies, betrayals, assassinations, superstitions, poisonings, and sumptuous feasts. With well-known historical figures as main characters in a dangerous and breathtaking game for power, Queen Margot tells of conspiracies, clandestine trysts, and daring escapes. There is the infamous Catherine de Medici, deliciously evil, constantly plotting and poisoning; Le Mole, a dashing and irresistable young Protestant who becomes Marguerite's lover; the noble Coconnos who provides a great source of comic relief; and at the center of all this intrigue are the good-hearted Marguerite and Henri who are perfect political allies with complicated and fascinating love lives.

Regal and dazzlingly beautiful, Mary Stuarts succumbed to the irresistible impulses of passion and gambled away her throne for love in a deadly game of power against her envious cousin, Elizabeth I. She not only lost her kingdom, but also her life. Betrayed by those she trusted most, pampered and adored even as she was led to her own beheading, she remained an enigma five centuries after her death.

Step into the tumultuous world of 16th-century Paris with Marguerite de Valois, a gripping historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of the French Wars of Religion and the reign of Charles IX. Follow the journey of Marguerite, the daughter of the late Henry II, as she navigates the treacherous political landscape dominated by the cunning Catherine de Medici. Will Marguerite find her place amid the intrigue and danger that surrounds her? - Summary by Publisher

The Vicomte de Bragelonne continues the adventures of the legendary Musketeers. Picking up after The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After, this thrilling tale of loyalty, intrigue, and swordplay sees Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan face new challenges and shifting alliances. A must-listen for fans of classic swashbuckling adventures.

Delve into the enigmatic tale of the Man in the Iron Mask, a nameless prisoner doubly-confined in the late 1600s - his body ensnared within an iron cage, and his face perpetually hidden behind an iron mask. His identity, the reasons for his incarceration, and the conditions of his imprisonment have sparked intrigue and speculation for hundreds of years. Prolific writer, Alexandre Dumas, once declared that every aspect of this masked mans life ignites intense curiosity. This comprehensive exploration offers an engaging summary of theories surrounding the masked prisoners identity and history, ...

The Black Tulip is a historical novel set during the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 17th century. When Cornelius van Baerle nears success in breeding a perfect black tulip, jealousy and political intrigue lead to his wrongful imprisonment. A tale of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance.

Dive into a chilling tale where local legend meets childhood memories in the haunting narrative of Wolf-Leader. Set against the backdrop of Villers-Cotterets in Aisne, Dumas crafts a gripping supernatural encounter with the devil. Our protagonist, Thibault the shoemaker, finds himself at the mercy of the Lord of Vez after being punished for hunting in forbidden woods. As his resentment peaks, an alluring figure emerges in the form of a wolf, offering Thibault a sinister deal‚his soul in exchange for dark powers. With a pack of demon-possessed wolves at his command, Thibault grapples with his...

Twenty Years After continues the saga of The Three Musketeers, following d’Artagnan and his companions as they navigate shifting political alliances and personal rivalries in France. This swashbuckling adventure is filled with intrigue, swordplay, and thrilling exploits.

Dive into the fascinating tale of Urbain Grandier, a Catholic priest whose notorious reputation led him down a path of destruction. Accused of witchcraft by nuns from a neighboring convent, they claimed Grandier unleashed several demons upon them. Well-documented and still preserved, the alleged pact, penned in reverse Latin and signed by the implicated demons, continues to intrigue scholars. This saga has sparked numerous interpretations in the fields of sociology, psychology, and legal sciences. Explore Alexandre Dumas captivating retelling of these events, as we unravel the enigma that is ...

Volume Seven of Alexander' Dumas' catalogue of crime features three colourful historical figures. Albanian tyrant Ali Pacha (or Pasha) was a brigand who later became an operative of the Ottoman empire. After extending his territory to include large areas of Greece and Macedonia, and aspiring to become an independent leader, he attracted the enmity of the Sultan and was declared a rebel. He died in battle at the age of 80.

The riveting true story of mother-and-daughter queens Catherine de' Medici and Marguerite de Valois, whose wildly divergent personalities and turbulent relationship changed the shape of their tempestuous and dangerous century. Set in magnificent Renaissance France, this is the story of two...

Alexandre Dumas Sr. é um autor de enorme sucesso. Devemos-lhe a trilogia dos Três Mosqueteiros, a figura de proa do romance do manto e da adaga. Tal como no Conde de Monte Cristo, Rainha Margot, ou Visconde de Bragelonne, a ardente escrita de Dumas Sr. mergulha imediatamente o ouvinte na aventura. Os romances de Dumas são publicados em série, e o público é tão receptivo a eles que os jornais pagam a Dumas dez vezes o preço que os seus colegas escritores recebem.

De toute la monarchie, il reste dans la bouche du peuple un nom - Henri IV - et deux chansons - "Charmante Gabrielle" et "Malbrouk s'en va-t-en guerre". Ah ! il est resté un mot aussi : la poule au pot.

Louise de la Vallière continues the legendary Three Musketeers saga, chronicling the romance between the title character and King Louis XIV. Filled with court intrigue, forbidden love, and political maneuvering, this novel delves deep into passion, power, and betrayal.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 3: The Queen’s Necklace is a thrilling historical novel based on the infamous Diamond Necklace Affair, a scandal that helped erode the monarchy’s credibility before the French Revolution. With political intrigue, secret societies, and hidden agendas, this novel unveils the deception and corruption that fueled revolutionary fervor.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 2: The Mesmerist’s Victim continues the saga of Count Cagliostro’s mystical manipulations, blending occultism with political intrigue. As the court of King Louis XV becomes entangled in deception and the stirrings of revolution grow stronger, Dumas delivers a tale filled with romance, secret plots, and supernatural influences.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 4: Taking the Bastille is an epic historical novel detailing the events leading up to the storming of the Bastille. As revolution brews, intrigue, espionage, and fate intertwine, setting the stage for the fall of the French monarchy.

Ten Years Later continues the legendary saga of The Three Musketeers, following Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan as they navigate political intrigue, love, and sword fights in 17th-century France. With its rich storytelling and unforgettable characters, Alexandre Dumas delivers another timeless adventure filled with daring exploits and courtly drama.

In Celebrated Crimes [eight volumes: this version, 1895], Dumas the elder, recognised master of historical fiction (The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers) turns to historical fact. In this volume: Joan of Naples. The much-married queen does what she must to survive ‘the violence and treachery of this barbarous age’. ‘An angel soiled by crime, she lied like Satan himself .’ The Man in The Iron Mask (an essay). How much of the well-known story is fact, and how much fiction?

Alexandre Dumas padre es un autor de gran éxito. Le debemos la trilogía de los Tres Mosqueteros, la figura de la novela de capa y espada. Como en el Conde de Monte Cristo, la Reina Margot, o el Vizconde de Bragelonne, la ardiente escritura de Dumas padre sumerge inmediatamente al oyente en la aventura. Las novelas de Dumas se publican en forma de serie, y el público es tan receptivo a ellas que los periódicos pagan a Dumas diez veces el precio que reciben sus compañeros de escritura; hoy en día, sigue presente en los corazones de los que aman la aventura, el combate y las líneas mordaz.