Project Gutenberg
2005-05-03
Public domain in the USA.
97
Weyman, Stanley John
1855
1928
Weyman, Stanley J. (Stanley John)
Count Hannibal: A Romance of the Court of France
This eBook was prepared by Les Bowler from the 1922 John Murray edition
"Count Hannibal: A Romance of the Court of France" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during a time of political turmoil in France, exploring the lives of characters embroiled in courtly intrigue and the clash of religious factions. Central to the narrative is Count Hannibal de Tavannes, whose complex relationships and ambitions set the stage for a tale filled with romance, danger, and betrayal. The opening of the novel introduces us to a tense scene at the Court of France, where Count Hannibal interacts with Mademoiselle, a young woman feeling out of place and vulnerable in the royal setting. Moments of awkwardness and discomfort highlight her anxieties, particularly as she navigates the unwanted advances of Count Tavannes, who represents an imminent threat. As the chapter unfolds, it becomes evident that dark forces are at play as the King himself issues ominous commands, foreshadowing a night of bloodshed against the Huguenots. The tension escalates as characters deal with their desires, fears, and the ever-looming specter of violence, setting up a gripping narrative that promises further exploration of loyalty and survival amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
en
Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
Huguenots -- Fiction
PR
Text
Browsing: History - General
Browsing: Literature
Browsing: Fiction
678847
678750
2024-09-07T06:43:36.044915
2023-09-07T08:29:54.402461
text/html
text/html
716718
2020-12-14T11:50:32
text/html
251348
2020-12-14T11:50:32
text/html
application/zip
313065
2024-09-07T06:43:44.322852
application/epub+zip
321591
2024-09-07T06:43:37.736867
application/epub+zip
321591
2024-09-07T06:43:36.770907
application/epub+zip
625656
2024-09-07T06:43:49.749805
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
583155
2024-09-07T06:43:43.577900
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
511565
2022-09-07T23:35:05.974584
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
640290
640236
2024-09-07T06:43:34.713893
2023-09-07T08:29:53.176451
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
text/plain
639976
2020-12-14T11:50:32
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
243469
2020-12-14T11:50:32
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
application/zip
18519
2024-09-07T06:43:49.890809
application/rdf+xml
19390
2024-09-07T06:43:37.131884
image/jpeg
4224
2024-09-07T06:43:36.950909
image/jpeg
310737
2024-09-07T06:43:36.104937
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
en.wikipedia