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The Flower Of France

The Flower Of France

Justin Huntly McCarthy

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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9781432692599
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The Flower of France is a historical novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy. The story is set in the late 16th century during the reign of King Henry IV of France. The main character is a young Huguenot nobleman named Raoul de Roquefort, who falls in love with a beautiful Catholic woman named Marie de Vlaye. Their love is forbidden due to the religious conflict between the Huguenots and the Catholics.The novel follows Raoul’s journey as he tries to navigate the dangerous political landscape of France and protect his love for Marie. As the conflict between the two religious factions intensifies, Raoul finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and betrayal. He must use all his skills and cunning to survive and protect those he loves.The Flower of France is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in French history. McCarthy’s vivid descriptions of the characters and the setting bring the story to life, making it a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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