02424cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000590011324500580017226400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650801170044752014060056453400450197065300470201585600430206299900170210539411UtSlPG20260610133913.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aJames, G. P. R.q(George Payne Rainsford),d1801?-186010aHenry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 1 of 3) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-04-09  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)  a"Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 1 of 3)" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores the life and ambitions of Henry Duke of Guise during a tumultuous time in the late 16th century, with a strong focus on themes of power, nobility, and the complex dynamics of personal relationships in a feudal society. Key characters introduced include the Duke himself, alongside his younger brother Gaspar de Montsoreau and Charles de Montsoreau, as well as the intriguing Mademoiselle de Clairvaut.  The opening of the novel sets a dark and atmospheric scene, describing a gloomy morning in southern France where a man is seen searching the woods, hinting at the hunt that will soon commence. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to a group of noblemen preparing for a boar hunt, positioning the impending action against a backdrop of political intrigue and conflict. The eldest lord among them, the Abbé de Boisguerin, emerges as a significant figure, mentoring the young noblemen and guiding them through the complexities of their lives. Intriguingly, the arrival of female guests brings an additional layer of tension and romance, as Mademoiselle de Clairvaut captures the attention of both brothers, suggesting that personal stakes will soon intertwine with the larger historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGuise, Henri, duc de, 1550-1588 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39411  c80250d80250