02460cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000590011324500400017226400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850801840042952013720061353400450198565300680203085600430209899900170214144253UtSlPG20260610134021.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aJames, G. P. R.q(George Payne Rainsford),d1801?-186010aRichelieu: A Tale of France, v. 2/3 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-11-21  aProduced by sp1nd, Chuck and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 2/3" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative focuses on the complex interactions of political intrigue and personal relationships during the reign of Cardinal Richelieu in 17th century France, particularly centering around the character Claude de Blenau and his endeavors in the court. Through themes of loyalty, love, and the machinations of power, the novel brings to life the historical context of France during a tumultuous period.  The opening of this volume introduces Claude de Blenau, who has recently escaped a precarious situation involving the Cardinal, feeling a rush of hope as he rides towards St. Germain to reunite with his loved ones. Despite his initial optimism, he is soon engulfed by the realities of danger surrounding him, particularly the threats posed by Richelieu's treachery. As he arrives at the Queen's court, he learns of her own peril, revealing the intertwined fates of the characters as they navigate the treacherous waters of alliances and loyalties within the royal political landscape. The tension builds as the Queen warns de Blenau of Richelieu's plotting and urges him to consider fleeing for his safety, underscoring the precarious nature of their positions amidst the schemes of power and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRichelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44253  c85092d85092