"A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac" by Stanley John Weyman is a stirring historical journey told through the eyes of Gaston de Marsac, a French gentleman caught in the stormy seas of 16th-century France. Faced with the daunting realities of financial ruin after losing his benefactor, de Marsac sets his sights on the court of the King of Navarre, hoping to rise above his misfortunes. His quest is fraught with challenges, from the indignity of encounters with court jesters to the false hopes of employment, yet it culminates in a risky assignment given to him personally by the king: rescuing Mademoiselle de la Vire from the grasp of the formidable Vicomte de Turenne. As de Marsac prepares for this daring mission, readers are plunged into a world of political treachery and personal sacrifice, where valor and cunning are his only allies.
A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac
By Stanley John Weyman
In a world of political turmoil, a fallen nobleman must confront treacherous rivals and embrace a dangerous quest for redemption and honor to rescue a damsel in distress.
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About the AuthorStanley John Weyman was an English writer of historical romance. His most popular works were written in 1890–1895 and set in late 16th and early 17th-century France. While very successful at the time, they are now largely forgotten.
Stanley John Weyman was an English writer of historical romance. His most popular works were written in 1890–1895 and set in late 16th and early 17th-century France. While very successful at the time, they are now largely forgotten.
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