The Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire Stephens, Robert Neilson 1867-1906 creator Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.) 1868-1922 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Bright Face of Danger" by Robert Neilson Stephens is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Henri de Launay, a young man who embarks on a perilous journey to Paris after being taunted by a young lady, Mlle. Celeste, about his scholarly pursuits and his rival, Brignan de Brignan. Driven by a mix of pride and youthful folly, Henri vows to confront Brignan by cutting off his moustaches, a task that serves as the impetus for his adventure. The opening of the novel introduces us to Henri de Launay, a thoughtful, bookish youth with a strong inclination toward literature over physical confrontations. As he grapples with his feelings for the capricious Celeste, he finds himself unexpectedly motivated to prove his courage. After a heated exchange with her regarding bravery, he rashly resolves to travel to Paris to confront his rival, Brignan. This decision, despite the absurdity of the vow, marks the beginning of a journey filled with danger, self-discovery, and the complexities of love and honor. As Henri's adventure unfolds, the reader is drawn into a richly portrayed world of early 17th-century France, setting the stage for the trials he will face ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Sequel to: An Enemy to the King, #9965. Release date is 2009-11-07 Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30417 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30417 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133708.0 30417