Ponson du Terrail 1829-1871 creator text utu 2018 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Diane de Lancy" by Ponson du Terrail is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book opens in the turbulent period of the French Revolution, particularly in November 1792, setting a dramatic backdrop filled with intrigue and conflict. The narrative revolves around the character of the Chevalier de Lancy, who faces treachery and deception as his loyalty and identity become entangled with those of his nefarious valet, Baptiste. The beginning of the novel introduces us to a group of characters in a remote setting along the stormy coast of Brittany. As the Chevalier de Lancy plans to leave for a crucial military mission, Baptiste plots a sinister betrayal, ultimately imprisoning the Chevalier in a barrel under the guise of assisting him. This treachery leads to a series of violent and morally complex events, reflecting the themes of loyalty, identity, and the consequences of betrayal that will likely unravel as the plot progresses. Through vivid descriptions and intense interactions, the opening sets the stage for a tale steeped in the struggles of the time, intertwining personal vendettas with the broader societal upheaval of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-06-03 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) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57262 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57262 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134323.0 57262