02303cam a22003013u 4500 48650 UtSlPG 20260610134122.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Ponson du Terrail, 1829-1871 Les cavaliers de la nuit, 1er partie (t. 2/4) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-04-06 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Les cavaliers de la nuit, 1er partie (t. 2/4)" by Ponson du Terrail is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book navigates through a tumultuous period in Scottish history, framed around the complex relationship between Queen Mary Stuart and Lord Bothwell, as well as the character of Hector, a devoted soldier caught in a web of intrigue. As tensions rise, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice as Hector finds himself wrongfully accused and desperately attempting to protect the queen he adores. The opening of the novel introduces a scene filled with political intrigue and emotional weight. Queen Mary Stuart silently grapples with accusations against her and her relationship with Bothwell, while Hector stands in stark contrast as he confesses to a crime he did not commit—claiming responsibility for the murder of the king to shield the queen. As courtly conspiracies unfold, Hector’s deep love and unwavering devotion to Mary are revealed, underscoring the tragic choices he must face. The tension escalates as Hector's innocence remains doubted, even as he prepares to confront Bothwell, raising questions of honor, justice, and the lengths to which one would go for love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48650 89489 89489