Marguerite de Valois: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Marguerite de Valois is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870); Maquet, Auguste (1813–1888).

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"Marguerite de Valois" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in 1845. Set during the French Wars of Religion in 1572 Paris, it follows Marguerite de Valois, daughter of Henry II, whose marriage to Protestant Prince Henri de Bourbon is meant to bring peace. But her mother, Catherine de Medici, schemes to orchestrate the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. As court intrigues multiply and poisonings follow, Margot begins a dangerous affair with the soldier La Môle while Catherine plots to secure power for her own son.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Marguerite de Valois
• Author credits: Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870); Maquet, Auguste (1813–1888)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Biographical fiction
• Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1610 -- Fiction
• Historical fiction
• Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615 -- Fiction
• Queens -- France -- Fiction
• Saint Bartholomew's Day, Massacre of, France, 1572 -- Fiction

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• Category: French Literature
• Category: Historical Novels
• Category: Novels

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