The conspirators; or, The chevalier d'Harmental by Dumas and Maquet

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Author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Author Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
Title The conspirators; or, The chevalier d'Harmental
Note Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Conspirators; or, The Chevalier d'Harmental" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventures of the young chevalier Raoul d'Harmental amidst the political intrigues of early 18th century France, where issues of love, betrayal, and conspiracies are interwoven with courtly life. The novel promises readers a mix of romance, duel, and camaraderie as d'Harmental finds himself in a plot against the regent. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Captain Roquefinette and a young cavalier named Baron Rene de Valef, who urgently seeks a second for a duel involving d'Harmental, his friend. The opening sets the stage for a dangerous encounter, revealing the disciplined and brave character of d'Harmental, showcasing his commitment to honor and friendship. As tensions rise leading to the duel, a mix of humor and camaraderie punctuates the narrative, hinting at deeper political machinations and future romantic entanglements, laying the groundwork for a gripping tale that captures the essence of the age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Orléans, Philippe, duc d', 1674-1723 -- Fiction
Subject France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723 -- Fiction
Subject Cellamare Conspiracy, 1718 -- Fiction
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