2 Vols. MARGUERITE DE VALOIS ~ Alexandre Dumas HC 1894 The Valois Romances

Description: MARGUERITE DE VALOISby Alexandre DumasTwo Volumes CompleteFrontispieces _________________________________Hardcovers no dust jacket; 677 combined pages; Size Approx. 5 1/4 X 7 1/2.Published by Little, Brown and Company; 1894. Details: This is one of The Valois Romances written by Alexandre Dumas. It is a two volume set and is complete. The upper page edges are gilt. Each volume has a nice frontispiece with a tissue guard. A really fine set!" 'Marguerite de Valois' is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas published in 1845 and forms the first part of a trilogy about the Huguenot wars. The action of the novel takes place in the era of civil wars in France (1562-1594), bloody clashes between Catholics and Protestants. The main character of the story is Marguerite de Valois, a French princess, daughter of King Henry II of France, who will be at the center of various conspiracies and religious confrontations, and will also take part in love triangles.""If there was ever a book that made you want to study French history, this may be it. There is intrigue galore, fighting, deceit; this has it all. What is really interesting is that the characters are historical people and many of the events really happened. History is in this case more interesting than fiction."Alexander Dumas never disappoints! He weaves the characters in and out of the situations and brings it all together in the end. It is truly a masterpiece of literature that could serve as an example of how to keep your readers interested. His portrayal of Catharine De Medici was a huge surprise to me. You must read it to get the full picture of what a commanding, manipulative, evil person she was.""One of the most widely read French authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous Three Musketeers trilogy, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask. His books have been translated into more than 100 languages."A fine addition for your bookshelf! Condition: The set is in near fine condition with solid bindings and clean pages, hinges are not cracked, no names or markings. NOTE: The letter/number at the end of the title line for this listing is just an inventory code for locating the book. Free Domestic Economy Shipping! Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list! About Us:Rivendell Antiquarian Books sells used rare, vintage and collectable books predominantly from pre 1970. 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