"Arthur Blane; or, The Hundred Cuirassiers" by James Grant is a historical fiction set in 17th century France. It follows a young Scottish gentleman, Arthur Blane, who arrives in Paris seeking military service amidst his family's misfortune. The story explores themes of honor, love, and courtly intrigue as Arthur navigates the dangerous streets of Paris. When Arthur rescues a masked woman from two attackers, his courage attracts the attention of the Countess d'Amboise, Clara d'Ische, who sees his potential and introduces him to a world of romance and political games within the Scottish Guard, changing the trajectory of his ambitions and life forever.
Arthur Blane; or, The Hundred Cuirassiers
By James Grant
A brave Scottish gentleman in 17th-century Paris finds love and political intrigue when he rescues a mysterious woman and enters the world of the French court.
Genres
Released
2022-03-22
Formats
epub
mobi (images)
epub (images)
mobi
epub3 (images)
txt
Free Download
Summary
About the AuthorJames Grant (1822–1887) was a Scottish novelist and miscellaneous writer.
James Grant (1822–1887) was a Scottish novelist and miscellaneous writer.
Total Reviews
10.0k
Total reviews from Goodreads may change
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
One in a Thousand; or, The Days of Henri Quatre
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The King's Warrant: A Story of Old and New France
By Alfred H. Engelbach
Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 1 of 3)
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Quentin Durward
By Walter Scott
Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 2 of 3)
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 3 of 3)
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Vicomte de Bragelonne; Or, Ten Years Later Being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" and "Twenty Years After"
By Alexandre Dumas
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
The Queen's cadet, and other tales
By James Grant
The Phantom Regiment; or, Stories of "Ours"
By James Grant
The Cameronians: A Novel, Volume 3 (of 3)
By James Grant
Only an Ensign: A Tale of the Retreat from Cabul, Volume 3 (of 3)
By James Grant
Morley Ashton: A Story of the Sea. Volume 2 (of 3)
By James Grant
Laura Everingham; or, The Highlanders of Glen Ora
By James Grant
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category
The Golden Slave
By Poul Anderson
Bonanza: A story of the Gold Trail
By William MacLeod Raine
Harper's Round Table, December 17, 1895
By Various
George in Camp; or, Life on the Plains
By Harry Castlemon
The Golden Hope: A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great
By Robert H. (Robert Higginson) Fuller
A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824 And the journal of a residence of two years on the Mulgrave Islands; with observations on the manners and customs of the inhabitants
By William Lay