A Gallant of Lorraine; vol. 1 of 2 François, Seigneur de Bassompierre, Marquis d'Haronel, Maréchal de France, 1579-1646

** "A Gallant of Lorraine; vol. 1 of 2" by H. Noel Williams is a historical novel that tells the story of François de Bassompierre, a significant person in France during the early 1600s. The story explores his family's history and his own bravery, appeal, and strong desire to succeed as he gets used to the difficult life in the royal court during the rule of Henri IV. Readers learn about François de Bassompierre's birth at the Château of Harouel along with the famed history of his family. As François studies, journeys through Italy, meets and interacts with the French royal court, and ultimately decides to join Henri IV's service, his world is showcased to the reader. This introduction sets the scene for a tale filled with a young nobleman's difficulties and hopes as he attempts to make his own mark on history through ever-shifting relationships and romantic adventures. **