Kuningattaren lähetti by Rafael Sabatini
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| Author | Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950 |
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| Translator | Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937 |
| Uniform Title | St. Martin's summer. Finnish |
| Title | Kuningattaren lähetti |
| Original Publication | Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy,1923,reprint 1973. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kuningattaren lähetti" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the character of de Garnache, a royal envoy sent by the queen, as he navigates court intrigues and the complications surrounding a noblewoman named Valérie de La Vauvraye. The narrative unfolds with themes of loyalty, desire, and the tension of power dynamics within the French aristocracy. The beginning of the story introduces the complacent yet ambitious regional governor, Count de Tressan, who is unexpectedly interrupted in his work by a visit from the proud widow marchioness of Condillac, revealing the tension between duty and personal motives. As the plot thickens, de Garnache arrives on the scene, tasked with rescuing Valérie from the clutches of her powerful relatives. This initial confrontation establishes the power struggle and sets the stage for ensuing conflicts as characters reveal their true intentions and loyalties are tested, hinting at an adventure that melds romance with political maneuvering. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Nobility -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67857 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 49 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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