02175cam a22003013u 4500 39412 UtSlPG 20260610133913.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860 Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 2 of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-04-09 Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) "Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 2 of 3)" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the figure of Henry of Guise and the political and military intrigues of his time, highlighting significant events during the French Wars of Religion. The central characters include the Duke of Guise himself and Charles of Montsoreau, who navigates complex relationships and loyalties amidst conflict." "The beginning of the novel introduces a lively scene at the inn of Montigny, bustling with townspeople and grooms discussing the return of the Duke of Guise after battle. Amidst the chatter about reiters and the Duke's prospects, readers are introduced to key events involving the Duke’s plans, his concern for his companions, including the Count de Logères, and hints of intrigue with political adversaries. As various characters react to the news of a recent battle and its implications, the stage is set for further dramatic developments surrounding loyalty, honor, and the quest for control during an unsettled period in French history." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Guise, Henri, duc de, 1550-1588 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39412 80251 80251