The forty-five guardsmen: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The forty-five guardsmen is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870); Maquet, Auguste (1813–1888).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The forty-five guardsmen" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written between 1847 and 1848. Set during the French Wars of Religion in 1585-1586, this final installment of the Valois trilogy follows Diane de Méridor's quest for revenge against the Duke of Anjou for his betrayal of Bussy d'Amboise. As King Henry III struggles to control religious and political chaos dividing France, he recruits forty-five guards from lesser nobility for protection during the War of the Three Henrys. The story weaves historical events with fiction, featuring the beloved character Chicot the Jester.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The forty-five guardsmen
- Author credits: Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870); Maquet, Auguste (1813–1888)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- France -- History -- Henry III, 1574-1589 -- Fiction
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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