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Set in seventeenth-century England, the story follows Robert Merivel, a physician and courtier to Charles II, as he grapples with the complexities of middle age. As he questions his roles as a father, master, and friend to the King, Merivel embarks on a journey to the French court of Versailles. His quest for self-discovery leads to a series of misadventures, blending humor and introspection in a richly depicted historical context.
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Merivel: A Man of His Time, Rose Tremain
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Merivel: A Man of His Time
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rose Tremain
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780393348934
- Series
- Restoration
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Friendship, France, British Literature, England, Great Britain, London, Journey, Paris, Switzerland, 17th century, Aristocracy, nobility, Doctors, Versailles
- Original title
- Merivel: a man on his time
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Set in seventeenth-century England, the story follows Robert Merivel, a physician and courtier to Charles II, as he grapples with the complexities of middle age. As he questions his roles as a father, master, and friend to the King, Merivel embarks on a journey to the French court of Versailles. His quest for self-discovery leads to a series of misadventures, blending humor and introspection in a richly depicted historical context.