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Chicot the Jester by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary

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Set against the backdrop of a lavish 1578 wedding celebration, the story unfolds at a grand hotel opposite the Louvre, hosted by the influential Montmorency family. The marriage of François d'Epinay de St. Luc to Jeanne de Crossé-Brissac is marked by a royal presence, as King Henri III reluctantly attends, his stern demeanor casting a shadow over the festivities. The king's disapproval and piercing glances at the bride create a tense atmosphere, highlighting the intricate dynamics of power, favor, and royal expectations during this opulent event.

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Chicot the Jester by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary, Alexandre Dumas

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Language
English
Released
2004
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Paperback
Pages
404
ISBN13
9780809594252
First published
1846
Original title
La dame de Monsoreau
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Set against the backdrop of a lavish 1578 wedding celebration, the story unfolds at a grand hotel opposite the Louvre, hosted by the influential Montmorency family. The marriage of François d'Epinay de St. Luc to Jeanne de Crossé-Brissac is marked by a royal presence, as King Henri III reluctantly attends, his stern demeanor casting a shadow over the festivities. The king's disapproval and piercing glances at the bride create a tense atmosphere, highlighting the intricate dynamics of power, favor, and royal expectations during this opulent event.