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Title: Le Bossu: Aventures de Cape et d'Épée. Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries).

Summary: "Le Bossu: Aventures de Cape et d'Épée. Volume 1" by Paul Féval is a historical adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the valleys of the Pyrénées and revolves around the lives of several characters, including the enigmatic marquis de Caylus and his daughter, the beautiful Aurore, as well as the gallant Philippe de Lorraine, Duke of Nevers. This narrative promises elements of intrigue, romance, and the honor of swordplay typical of swashbuckling tales. The opening of the novel introduces the picturesque and mysterious valley of Louron, where a mixture of history and legend permeates the setting. The marquis de Caylus is portrayed as a figure both respected and notorious for his oppressive treatment of his daughter and past romantic entanglements. As discussions unfold during a dinner featuring prospective suitors for Aurore, the backdrop of political alliances among noble families and societal expectations becomes evident. The plot hints at conflict and romance, as characters, including Aurore's secretive lover, are poised at the crossroads of duty and desire, setting the stage for adventures and misadventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Féval, Paul, 1817-1887

EBook No.: 31939

Published: Apr 10, 2010

Downloads: 51

Language: French

Subject: Revenge -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Le Bossu: Aventures de Cape et d'Épée. Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries).

Summary: "Le Bossu: Aventures de Cape et d'Épée. Volume 1" by Paul Féval is a historical adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the valleys of the Pyrénées and revolves around the lives of several characters, including the enigmatic marquis de Caylus and his daughter, the beautiful Aurore, as well as the gallant Philippe de Lorraine, Duke of Nevers. This narrative promises elements of intrigue, romance, and the honor of swordplay typical of swashbuckling tales. The opening of the novel introduces the picturesque and mysterious valley of Louron, where a mixture of history and legend permeates the setting. The marquis de Caylus is portrayed as a figure both respected and notorious for his oppressive treatment of his daughter and past romantic entanglements. As discussions unfold during a dinner featuring prospective suitors for Aurore, the backdrop of political alliances among noble families and societal expectations becomes evident. The plot hints at conflict and romance, as characters, including Aurore's secretive lover, are poised at the crossroads of duty and desire, setting the stage for adventures and misadventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Féval, Paul, 1817-1887

EBook No.: 31939

Published: Apr 10, 2010

Downloads: 51

Language: French

Subject: Revenge -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.