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The Laughing Cavalier

The Laughing Cavalier

Orczy, Baroness

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 141916886X
ISBN13: 9781419168864
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.59 Width: 8.28 Depth: 10.86
Language: English
The Laughing Cavalier is a historical novel by Baroness Orczy that follows the adventures of a dashing and flamboyant young Dutchman named Diogenes Veronese. Set in 17th century Holland during the tumultuous era of the Dutch War of Independence, the story is a thrilling blend of romance, adventure, and political intrigue. Diogenes, known as the Laughing Cavalier for his irreverent humor and devil-may-care attitude, is a master swordsman and a skilled thief who becomes embroiled in a daring plot to rescue the imprisoned Prince of Orange from the clutches of the Spanish Inquisition. Along the way, he falls in love with the beautiful and headstrong Gilda Beresteyn, who is also involved in the resistance movement against the Spanish oppressors. As the stakes get higher and the danger intensifies, Diogenes and Gilda must use all their wits and courage to outmaneuver their enemies and save their country from tyranny. Full of swashbuckling action and colorful characters, The Laughing Cavalier is a classic adventure tale that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, romance, and suspense.It is only for a few days, Nicolaes, a few days during which I swear to you that -- though absent and engaged in the greatest task that any man can undertake on this earth -- I swear to you that I will keep watch over Gilda and defend her honour with my life. If you will make the sacrifice for me and for my cause, Heaven and your country will reward you beyond your dreams. With the death of the Stadtholder my power in the Netherlands will be supreme, and herewith, with my hand in yours, I solemnly plight my troth to Gilda.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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