Michel and Angele [A Ladder of Swords] — Volume 3

"Michel and Angele [A Ladder of Swords] — Volume 3" by Gilbert Parker is a thrilling historical fiction novel that explores the treacherous world of court politics and personal relationships in the late 1800s. The story centers on Angele Aubert and Michel de la Foret as they try to survive the schemes of powerful people like the Earl of Leicester and Queen Elizabeth I. It's a story filled with love, backstabbing, and devotion, where the characters must face tough choices in the middle of important historical moments. The story begins by introducing the sly and manipulative Earl of Leicester, who is jealous of Michel and wants to bring Angele down. Leicester sets a trap to destroy Angele's good name, showing how evil he can be and how much he wants power. Angele doesn't realize how deep Leicester's plans go and is almost charmed by him, even though she doesn't quite trust him. As Leicester tries to create problems between her and Michel, the story creates suspense and excitement from the very beginning, using descriptive words to bring the court's dangerous games to life.