"The Iron Pincers; or, Mylio and Karvel: A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades" by Eugène Sue, tells the story of Mylio and Karvel set during the historical time of the Albigensian Crusades. This historical novel, excerpted from "The Mysteries of the People," starts off in the orchard of Marphise, where noblewomen gossiping about their secret crushes soon realize they have been charmed by the same fellow, a trouvere, named Mylio. The story reveals themes of betrayal and love as the women, now scorned, plan to take revenge on Mylio for his deception. Mylio now faces the consequences of his actions as he navigates his many relationships amid a time of war, setting the stage for a dramatic story of conflict during pivotal historical events.
The Iron Pincers; or, Mylio and Karvel: A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades
By Eugène Sue
In a time of war, a charming trouvere finds himself hunted by scorned noblewomen after they discover his web of romantic deceit.
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About the AuthorMarie-Joseph "Eugène" Sue was a French novelist. He was one of several authors who popularized the genre of the serial novel in France with his very popular and widely imitated The Mysteries of Paris, which was published in a newspaper from 1842 to 1843.
Marie-Joseph "Eugène" Sue was a French novelist. He was one of several authors who popularized the genre of the serial novel in France with his very popular and widely imitated The Mysteries of Paris, which was published in a newspaper from 1842 to 1843.
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