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100 1 _aSabatini, Rafael,
_d1875-1950
245 1 4 _aThe Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2002-09-01
508 _aJohn Stuart Middleton, and David Widger
520 _a"The Suitors of Yvonne: Being a Portion of the Memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a vibrant and tumultuous setting, marked by noble intrigues and personal conflicts, focusing on the life of the protagonist, Gaston de Luynes, as he navigates the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and ambition in a richly detailed historical milieu. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Andrea de Mancini, a reckless young nobleman, who finds himself in a compromising state after overindulging in wine. His behavior draws the ire of his powerful uncle, Cardinal Mazarin, who entrusts Gaston de Luynes with Andrea's guidance. However, a subsequent altercation leads to Gaston being dismissed, casting him into a situation where he must contend with the aftermath of Andrea’s indiscretions. The narrative quickly escalates as Andrea’s need for retribution provokes a duel with Eugène de Canaples, a nobleman whose sister is destined for marriage, intertwining their fates in a web of passionate conflicts that hinge on familial honor and romantic aspirations. Through these events, the reader gains a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of court life and the perilous nature of love and friendship in 17th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aFrance -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aFrance -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
653 _aMazarin, Jules, 1602-1661 -- Fiction
653 _aCardinals -- France -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3430
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