02173cam a22003493u 4500 67857 UtSlPG 20260610134551.0 m cr n 260607r20221923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PR Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950 St. Martin's summer. Finnish Kuningattaren lähetti Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-04-17 Tapio Riikonen "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.) Originally published: Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1923 Inheritance and succession -- Fiction France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Nobility -- France -- Fiction Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67857 108679 108679