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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aIsham, Frederic Stewart,
_d1866-1922
245 1 0 _aUnder the Rose
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-02
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"Under the Rose" by Frederic Stewart Isham is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a medieval context, revolving around the court of King Francis of France and the intrigues among jesters, nobles, and a princess. The narrative features a cast of colorful characters, including a clever jester named Triboulet and a spirited maid named Jacqueline, who navigate love, power, and social dynamics within the royal court. The opening portion introduces the reader to a lively scene in Fools' Hall, where jesters and minstrels gather. Triboulet, the court's hunchbacked fool, basks in his status among his peers, while Jacqueline steals attention with her beauty and sharp wit. Their playful dialogue hints at deeper tensions tied to the court’s political machinations and relationships, especially with the entrance of a new jester from the Duke of Friedwald. This segment sets up a world rich with witty banter, social commentary, and the looming presence of love and jealousy as the royal wedding approaches, creating an engaging backdrop for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aFrance -- Fiction
653 _aCourts and courtiers -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23675
999 _c64727
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