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The Constable De Bourbon is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ainsworth, William Harrison (1805–1882).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Constable De Bourbon" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds in the context of 16th-century France, focusing on the titular character, Charles de Bourbon, the Constable of France, who navigates the tumultuous political and personal betrayals at the royal court. Themes of ambition, rivalry, and the quest for power resonate throughout the story, highlighting Bourbon's struggles with King François I and the Duchess d'Angoulême. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a grand cavalcade entering the Forest of Fontainebleau, heralding the arrival of Charles de Bourbon amidst a backdrop of royal and noble pageantry. As the opening unfolds, it meticulously details Bourbon’s illustrious yet contentious background, his noble stature, and the complicated relationships he maintains with the court, especially with the king and the duchess. Bourbon's discontent with his treatment at court, highlighted by past grievances and ambitions, sets the stage for a conflict that alludes to a potential rebellion against the king's authority, suggesting a menacing path forward filled with intrigue and dramatic confrontation.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Constable De Bourbon
- Author credits: Ainsworth, William Harrison (1805–1882)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bourbon, Charles, duc de, 1490-1527 -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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