02248cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500530015026400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950800760042052012720049653400450176865300360181365300250184985600430187499900170191715763UtSlPG20260610133353.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWeyman, Stanley John,d1855-192810aCount Hannibal: A Romance of the Court of France 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-03  aThis eBook was prepared by Les Bowler from the 1922 John Murray edition  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCourts and courtiers -- Fiction  aHuguenots -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15763  c57151d57151