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Count Hannibal: A Romance of the Court of France

By Stanley John Weyman

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a backdrop of royal intrigue and religious strife, a tale of loyalty and survival unfolds as dark forces threaten to plunge France into chaos.

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2005-05-03
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Summary

"Count Hannibal: A Romance of the Court of France" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical fiction that plunges into a France gripped by political and religious conflict. The story centers on Count Hannibal de Tavannes, whose choices and tangled relationships fuel a saga of love, peril, and treachery amidst scheming royals. The story begins amidst rising tensions at the French Court where a King's dark orders foreshadow violence against the Huguenots. The novel paints a picture of individuals wrestling with yearning, fear, and ever-present danger, laying the groundwork for a suspenseful story that examines devotion and resilience in a chaotic world.

About the Author

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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