Under The Red Robe

Under The Red Robe is a historical novel written by Stanley Weyman, first published in 1894. The story is set in France during the 17th century and follows the life of a young lawyer named Gil de Berault. Gil is a man of noble birth, but he has been forced to flee his home after killing a man in a duel. In Paris, he becomes a successful lawyer and is eventually appointed as a judge.However, Gil’s past catches up with him when he is asked to preside over the trial of a group of rebels who have been accused of plotting against the king. One of the rebels is a woman named Ren�����e de la Roche, with whom Gil falls in love. He is torn between his duty to the king and his love for Ren�����e, and he must make a difficult decision that will determine the fate of both himself and Ren�����e.The novel is filled with action, romance, and political intrigue, and it provides a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century France. It is considered to be one of Weyman’s most popular works and has been adapted into several films and television shows over the years. Overall, Under The Red Robe is a gripping historical novel that will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good adventure story.To the end of his life I have heard that the great king loved this district, and would sigh, when years and State fell heavily on him, for the beech groves and box-covered hills of South Bearn. From the terraced steps of Auch you can see the forest roll away in light and shadow.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.