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Sun King Rises: a Tale of Intrigue at the Court of Louis Xiv Yves Jego

Sun King Rises: a Tale of Intrigue at the Court of Louis Xiv By Yves Jego

Sun King Rises: a Tale of Intrigue at the Court of Louis Xiv by Yves Jego


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Summary

1661 is a year of destiny for France and its young King, Louis XIV. Cardinal Mazarin, the prime minister who has reigned throughout the king's early years, lies dying. As a fierce power struggle develops to succeed him, a religious brotherhood, guardian of a centuries old secret, also sees its chance to influence events.

Sun King Rises: a Tale of Intrigue at the Court of Louis Xiv Summary

Sun King Rises: a Tale of Intrigue at the Court of Louis Xiv by Yves Jego

1661 is a year of destiny for France and its young King, Louis XIV. Cardinal Mazarin, the prime minister who has reigned throughout the king's early years, lies dying. As a fierce power struggle develops to succeed him, a religious brotherhood, guardian of a centuries old secret, also sees its chance to influence events. Gabriel de Pontbriand, a young actor, becomes unwittingly involved when documents stolen from Mazarin's palace fall into his hands. The coded papers will alter Gabriel's life for ever, and their explosive contents have the power to change the course of history for France and Louis XIV. Fact and fiction combine in a fast-moving story of intrigue, conspiracy and love set in seventeenth century France.

Sun King Rises: a Tale of Intrigue at the Court of Louis Xiv Reviews

"Has all the spirit and momentum of the best historical novels" Le Figaro"Interesting intrigue and varied locations. The heroes of the book are the stars of the era: Moliere, La Fontaine, Colbert...magnificent descriptions of hunting at Versailles amd of the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte make this a book to savour" Paris Match

About Yves Jego

Yves Jego is a member of the French Parliament and is spokesman for Nicolas Sarkozy's party, UMP.Denis Lepee is a local politician and environmental adviser. He is the author of essays on Ernest Hemingway and Winston Churchill.

Additional information

GOR002638615
9781906040024
1906040028
Sun King Rises: a Tale of Intrigue at the Court of Louis Xiv by Yves Jego
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Gallic Books
2008-03-01
474
N/A
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