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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aSabatini, Rafael,
_d1875-1950
240 1 0 _aBardelys the Magnificent. Finnish
245 1 0 _aUhkea markiisi
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-04-24
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"Uhkea markiisi" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the protagonist, Marcel de Bardelys, who is embroiled in courtly matters, gambling, and romantic pursuits, particularly his ambitious attempt to woo the beautiful Roxalanne de Lavédan while competing against rival suitors. The novel promises a mix of intrigue, romance, and the complexities of social hierarchies during a tumultuous period in France. At the start of the narrative, we find Marcel de Bardelys engaged in a raucous dinner party with friends, where playful banter and a wager lead to a bold challenge: if he can win over the heart of Roxalanne de Lavédan, a woman reputed for her cold beauty, he stakes his estate, while Count de Chatellerault risks his own properties. This initial scenario sets the tone for a tale filled with high-stakes romance and societal expectations, as Bardelys contemplates the daunting task ahead amidst the backdrop of underlying tensions in the court and hints of political unrest. The camaraderie and rivalry at the dinner table hint at the character dynamics that will further unfold as Bardelys embarks on his quest in Languedoc. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cFinland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1923
653 _aFrance -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction
653 _aRevenge -- Fiction
653 _aFalse imprisonment -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aTreasure troves -- Fiction
653 _aEscapes -- Fiction
700 1 _aKupiainen, Alpo,
_d1888-1937
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67916
999 _c108738
_d108738