02284cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450045001492640051001943000047002453360026002923370026003183380036003445000031003805080085004115201240004965340045017366530025017816530051018066530042018578560042018999990017019412079UtSlPG20260610133053.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWeyman, Stanley John,d1855-192810aFrom the Memoirs of a Minister of France 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-02-01  aProduced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. HTML
version by Al Haines.  a"From the Memoirs of a Minister of France" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. Set in France during the reign of King Henry IV, the book revolves around the character M. de Rosny, who navigates the intricate dynamics of the royal court while serving as a minister. The narrative blends personal intrigue and political maneuvering, shedding light on the challenges faced by those close to the king, including themes of duty, loyalty, and personal desire.  At the start of the novel, the minister reveals his intention to recount events from his perspective, acknowledging the potential for bias. He recounts a curious encounter with M. de Perrot, a known figure at court, who requests a private favor involving the king's hunt. As de Rosny becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue, he inadvertently involves himself in matters concerning the king's affections and the repercussions of court alliances. The opening sets the stage for a tale rich in character interaction, as it introduces not only political factions but also personal relationships and the whimsical nature of court life, foreshadowing the convoluted affairs that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBiographical fiction  aHenry IV, King of France, 1553-1610 -- Fiction  aFrance -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2079  c44186d44186