The conspirators; or, The chevalier d'Harmental: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The conspirators; or, The chevalier d'Harmental is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870); Maquet, Auguste (1813–1888).

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"The conspirators; or, The chevalier d'Harmental" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a novel published in 1843. Set in 1718 France, the story revolves around a dangerous conspiracy against the regency of Philippe d'Orléans, who governs during young Louis XV's infancy. This collaboration between Dumas and Maquet launched a prolific partnership that would produce eighteen novels together. Critics have ranked it among Dumas's masterpieces, with his biographer calling it the finest of his works set during Louis XV's reign.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The conspirators; or, The chevalier d'Harmental
• Author credits: Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870); Maquet, Auguste (1813–1888)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Cellamare Conspiracy, 1718 -- Fiction
• France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723 -- Fiction
• Orléans, Philippe, duc d', 1674-1723 -- Fiction

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

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