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The King's Advocate

The King's Advocate

De Noaillat-Ponvert, Simone
Donnelly, Mary Golden

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164495755
ISBN13: 9781164495758
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The King's Advocate by Simone De Noaillat-Ponvert is a historical fiction novel set in 17th century France. The story follows the life and career of Fran�����ois de Harlay, the Archbishop of Paris and one of the most powerful men in the country. De Harlay is a close advisor to King Louis XIV, and he uses his influence to protect the interests of the church and the monarchy.The novel explores the complex relationships between the king, the church, and the people of France during a time of great political and social upheaval. De Harlay must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and religious conflict, while also dealing with personal challenges and moral dilemmas.As the story unfolds, De Harlay becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a young woman accused of witchcraft. He must use all of his skills as a lawyer and advocate to defend her against the accusations and save her from the harsh punishment of the Inquisition.The King's Advocate is a richly detailed and compelling historical novel that brings to life the vibrant world of 17th century France. It is a story of power, politics, and morality, and a fascinating exploration of the role of the church in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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