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The Lucky Prisoner: Le Prisonier Chanceux
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025814896
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Lucky Prisoner is a sweeping historical adventure set against the turbulent backdrop of 16th-century France during the brutal Wars of Religion. Written by the versatile Arthur Gobineau, this novel follows the perilous journeys and romantic escapades of Jean de la Tour-Miracle, a young nobleman whose charm and wit are frequently put to the test. As Jean navigates a landscape fractured by religious zealotry and political treachery, he finds himself moving between the camps of the Huguenots and the Catholics, often escaping certain death through sheer luck or clever stratagem.
Combining elements of the swashbuckling epic with a deep appreciation for historical detail, Gobineau paints a vivid portrait of a nation in conflict. The narrative is rich with intrigue, featuring encounters with historical figures and capturing the spirit of the Renaissance era. Beyond the action, the work explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the human capacity for survival in an age of intolerance. The Lucky Prisoner stands as a significant work of literature that offers both an exciting narrative and a nuanced look at a pivotal moment in European history.
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