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A Gentleman of France
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025351506
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Gentleman of France is a stirring masterpiece of historical fiction that captures the danger and grandeur of late sixteenth-century France. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Wars of Religion, the story follows Gaston de Bonne, Sieur de Marsac, an impoverished but honorable veteran soldier. When he is entrusted with a secret mission by the King of Navarre-the future King Henry IV-Marsac finds himself embroiled in a web of political conspiracies, courtly peril, and high-stakes adventure.
As Marsac navigates a landscape of shifting loyalties, he must protect a young noblewoman while contending with formidable rivals and the constant threat of betrayal. Stanley Weyman's narrative excels in its vivid depiction of the era's atmosphere, from the gritty realities of the battlefield to the opulence and treachery of the royal court. This classic swashbuckling tale is renowned for its swift pacing, its exploration of chivalry and duty, and its compelling portrayal of a protagonist whose steadfast courage defines the spirit of a true gentleman. A Gentleman of France remains a definitive work of the historical romance genre, offering readers an immersive journey into one of history's most fascinating periods.
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