"Cinq Mars — Volume 1" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical fiction novel set in 17th-century France, showcasing a world of political intrigue and high-stakes personal drama. The story revolves around Henri d'Effiat, Marquis de Cinq-Mars, and his entry into the treacherous court of King Louis XIII as he confronts the formidable Cardinal Richelieu. Set against the backdrop of shifting alliances and the power struggles of the French aristocracy, the opening portrays Cinq-Mars leaving his family estate in Touraine with dreams of winning the heart of a Ducal Princess and achieving status at court. The tone is heavy with the weight of departed family members, hinting at future conflicts as Cinq-Mars balances his ambitions with the expectations of family and society.
Cinq Mars — Volume 1
By Alfred de Vigny
Amidst the splendor and treachery of 17th-century France, a young noble risks everything for love and power in a deadly game against a shrewd cardinal.
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About the AuthorAlfred Victor, Comte de Vigny was a French poet and early French Romanticist. He also produced novels, plays, and translations of Shakespeare.
Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny was a French poet and early French Romanticist. He also produced novels, plays, and translations of Shakespeare.
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