| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title |
La dame de Monsoreau — Tome 3.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Dame_de_Monsoreau https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Dama_de_Monsoreau
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"La dame de Monsoreau — Tome 3" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book is part of a series and delves into the intrigues of the French court, involving themes of love, jealousy, and power struggles. The main character, Count de Monsoreau, is portrayed as a jealous husband navigating a complex web of relationships, particularly concerning his wife Diane and his rival, the Duke of Anjou. The opening of the novel introduces Count de Monsoreau as he discovers signs of a potential betrayal by his wife, Diane, and a mysterious man. His journey begins with a startling discovery of a damaged wall at their estate, leading him to suspect that Diane is meeting a lover. The Count's emotions spiral from surprise to rage as he witnesses clandestine actions and hears a familiar cry from Diane, spurring his desire for vengeance against his rivals. The tension grows as he plots to uncover the truth and confronts key figures, including his rivals, while needing to balance his roles as a nobleman and a husband. This setup promises a captivating mix of romance and intrigue as the Count's quest unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Henry III, 1574-1589 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9639 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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