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100 1 _aJames, G. P. R.
_q(George Payne Rainsford),
_d1801?-1860
245 1 0 _aRose D'Albret; or, Troublous Times.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-01-17
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard University)
520 _a"Rose D'Albret; or Troublous Times" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set during the tumultuous period of French history, it explores themes of love, obligation, and societal constraints placed upon women, particularly in the context of feudal arrangements and guardianship. The narrative focuses on the titular character, Rose d'Albret, as she navigates the challenges of her impending marriage, which is arranged without her consent, and delves into the broader socio-political backdrop of the time. At the start of the novel, the author presents a vivid portrayal of the difficulties faced by women in feudal society, highlighting their lack of agency in matters of marriage and personal happiness. The opening chapters also introduce significant characters, including Michael Chasseron, a farmer with a storied past, and Louis de Montigni, who returns home to a divided France. As they encounter armed marauders, the tension builds, illustrating the precariousness of life in this era. The story hints at Rose's complicated emotional landscape and foreshadows her struggle between duty and desire, thereby setting the stage for the unfolding drama against a backdrop of political strife and personal conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50943
999 _c91781
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