The Dramas of Victor Hugo: Mary Tudor, Marion de Lorme, Esmeralda

"The Dramas of Victor Hugo: Mary Tudor, Marion de Lorme, Esmeralda" by Victor Hugo is a compilation of dramatic plays set amidst historical events, where the lives of the characters are swept up in webs of romance and schemes. "Mary Tudor" introduces a turbulent court filled with traitors and conspirators surrounding the Queen and her close friend, Fabiano Fabiani. The scene is set with whispers of discontent among the nobles, wary of Fabiani's influence and fearful of the Queen's volatile rule. The play presents characters such as Gilbert, an engraver, and Jane, a young woman, entangled in a love web, setting the stage for secrets and an unquenchable desire for power. Revenge simmers as the story builds, with characters who find themselves caught in a dangerous game where passion clashes with the ruthless pursuit of power.