The War of Women, Volume 1

By Alexandre Dumas

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** In war-torn France, love, loyalty, and power become dangerous weapons as a duke and his mistress navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and betrayal.

Genres

History - European Literature Fiction

Released

2016-09-22

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Summary

** "The War of Women, Volume 1" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical fiction novel set in France during the War of the Fronde, during the early 20th century, transporting readers to a landscape of civil unrest where power and passion collide. The story revolves around the duke and his mistress, entangled in a web of political schemes as they navigate the complexities of love and allegiance amidst the backdrop of war. Characters like Cauvignac make daring plays through conflict, and Canolles gets tied up in a web involving Nanon de Lartigues, highlighting how individuals get caught between loyalty and deception. With France in turmoil, themes of betrayal, power struggles, and intricate relationships mark the narrative, immersing readers in suspenseful chaos. **