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Set against the backdrop of 16th-century France, the narrative unfolds with Catherine, the queen-mother, receiving unexpected news about the King of Navarre. The tension builds as she learns he is alive and well, contrary to her fears. The arrival of Henry, bringing a rare monkey as a gift, adds a layer of intrigue and personal connection. Their interaction reveals a mix of political maneuvering and familial dynamics, highlighting Catherine's complex emotions and Henry's charm amidst the court's intrigue.
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Margaret de Valois, Alexandre Dumas
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Margaret de Valois
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alexandre Dumas
- Publisher
- International Law & Taxation
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 528
- ISBN13
- 9781589632288
- Series
- Královna Margot
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Religious Topics, Love, Classics, France, French Literature, Adapted for Film, Paris, Intrigues, Weddings, 16th century, Catholics, Huguenots, St. Bartholomew's Night, Catherine de' Medici, Margaret of Valois (Queen Margot), 1553-1615
- First published
- 1845
- Original title
- La Reine Margot
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 16th-century France, the narrative unfolds with Catherine, the queen-mother, receiving unexpected news about the King of Navarre. The tension builds as she learns he is alive and well, contrary to her fears. The arrival of Henry, bringing a rare monkey as a gift, adds a layer of intrigue and personal connection. Their interaction reveals a mix of political maneuvering and familial dynamics, highlighting Catherine's complex emotions and Henry's charm amidst the court's intrigue.