| Author |
Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de, 1852-1921 |
| Translator |
Seeger, Annabel Hord |
| Title |
The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin (Louis XVII)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)
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| Summary |
"The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin (Louis XVII)" by Emilia Pardo Bazán is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the controversial history surrounding Louis XVII, the son of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and the rumors of his escape from imprisonment during the French Revolution. The narrative explores themes of identity and legitimacy, particularly through characters like René, a Marquis torn between love and social obligation, and Amélie, a young woman entwined in the complex legacy of the Bourbon family. The opening of the novel sets the stage in both Paris and London, indicating a significant historical backdrop tied to the legacy of Louis XVI's execution and the royal family's continuing claims to legitimacy. We are introduced to René, a young French aristocrat, who secretly visits Amélie, his love, while facing societal pressures regarding her humble origins. As they discuss their love and the challenges of their respective family legacies, tensions about honor, deception, and historical truth begin to unfold. The narrative hints at deeper conspiracies relating to the royal lineage, setting the stage for a blend of romance and intrigue that beckons readers to uncover the connections between love and legacy amidst political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Louis XVII, of France, 1785-1795 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41509 |
| Release Date |
Nov 29, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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